Watch Dogs

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  1. lifeeater95
    May 29, 2014
    8
    This is a game that needs no introduction. There has been so much hype surrounding the game that it turned out to be relatively damaging on release date. Honestly where are all these negative reviews coming from? The lowest for this game should be a 6, but a zero? That's flat out retarded and should be disregarded, you are putting it on the same level as Ride to Hell, and that wasThis is a game that needs no introduction. There has been so much hype surrounding the game that it turned out to be relatively damaging on release date. Honestly where are all these negative reviews coming from? The lowest for this game should be a 6, but a zero? That's flat out retarded and should be disregarded, you are putting it on the same level as Ride to Hell, and that was f***cking terrible game.

    Honestly this is a well developed sandbox games that in many ways surpasses GTA V. For one, it has a living breathing world of which the likes I have never seen before, seriously each resident doesn't feel like a lifeless AI whose sole purpose is to walk around, each resident performs a different activity, making Chicago all the more immersive.
    The gameplay is ridiculous fun, the hacking ability provides something fresh and invigorating in the sandbox experience. Going into someones personal life or hacking things like pipelines, traffic lights and other such things makes you feel like a master hacker that can get into anyone's life.
    Graphics were a controversial topic when it came to this game. The e3 2012 demo showcased some of the best graphics I have ever seen in a sandbox game, which only increased the hype to dramatic heights, unfortunately it was downgraded by a staggering amount due to it being a multi-platform release that included the aging ps3 and xbox 360. Don't get me wrong, the game still looks great for the most part, especially during the night while it is raining, that is a visual feast you must behold. The only reason I put this as a con is because ubisoft once again used false advertising to show us a game we will never fully get, which of course is going to upset users because you played with our expectations, which is unfair.

    Another con, surprisingly, is the story. While is showcases many interesting characters who are portrayed with top quality voice acting and animation, the story just seems a bit uninspired. Its tone is inconsistent, segments if the campaign are riveting with cliches, and quite frankly I'm not a fan of the protagonist, at one point he acts like a complete badass by threatening people in subtle ways and sometimes very unsubtle ways and then in the next scene we see him as a family man, his character just seems sporadic and all over the place.
    Overall Watch Dogs is an excellent sandbox game that is bustling with activities and sidequests that will keep you occupied for hours. It adds a unique gameplay element that helps distinguish itself from being a gta clone and has some pretty great graphics. I give it an 8 out of 10, if it weren't for a few missteps with the campaign and the false advertising led by ubisoft, this would have most likely been my GOTY    … Expand
  2. Wawacoffee89
    Jun 2, 2014
    8
    If you love Assassin's creed, you will love this game. Its almost the same game except its hacking and shooting this time. If you can get the online to work, it is fun tailing, hacking and shoots other players. The game is awesome because even tho its fictional, it has some truth behind it and its scares me being a tech guy. Things like this game will eventually exist =/ Overall the gameIf you love Assassin's creed, you will love this game. Its almost the same game except its hacking and shooting this time. If you can get the online to work, it is fun tailing, hacking and shoots other players. The game is awesome because even tho its fictional, it has some truth behind it and its scares me being a tech guy. Things like this game will eventually exist =/ Overall the game is worth buying, maybe you can wait for a sale, because it does have a 50+ hours worth of gameplay to complete it 100%.… Expand
  3. JohnWitten
    Jun 12, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [Condensed]

    Now, despite its numerous failings in both story and at times graphics and overall visuals, as well as its failure to deliver on several early promises, Watch Dogs is far from a bad game. It is a really enjoyable and replayable experience, even if it is a highly flawed one as well. As with many similarly flawed titles of its genre and caliber, the main attraction and the main thing that works the most in Watch Dogs is in fact its open-world setting and the relative freedom players are allowed in deciding what they want to do or where they want to go, as well as when and why or why not. Choice and hacking capabilities alone make this a worthwhile title to play, even if it isn’t quite the hit they were looking for. I for one certainly enjoyed my time with this game, as well as the fact that it retained similarities to their other recent titles- such as Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry, without going overboard into those territories at all. If there’s one thing that can be said about it, it’s that Watch Dogs is certainly one of a kind- even if it isn’t because it’s sailed into uncharted territory, and is only because there hasn’t really yet been a game quite like it in conceptual terms. If they do choose to make it a series, which seems viable considering it sold pretty well, I’d be interested to see the hopefully improved sequel and to compare its rights and wrongs to those of this title as well.

    Concept: Explore open-world Chicago as the revenge-seeking, trenchcoat and ballcap clad hacker Aiden Pearce. Enjoy some cheap thrills and spills, laugh at the mostly overdone story moments, and torment the people of the city with environmental chaos and hijacking of the citywide OS employed by a corrupt corporation.

    Graphics: The game looks good on most consoles and devices, however there are times when it is visually muddied, and it doesn’t like up to the frame rate or overall graphical awareness originally promised as well.

    Sound: There are several tunes in-game that work and several that don’t. The accompanying score works in most instances where the licensed content doesn’t.

    Playability: With the exception of the odder than not vehicle controls, the other mechanics handle fantastically. Naturally, because of the vehicle controls, pretty much any of these mechanics being used during chases are more frustrating than not.

    Entertainment: It’s in its own class and genre thanks to the exceptional hacking abilities afforded to your character, and overall it’s quite an enjoyable experience. Also, there are some doge jokes to be made about and in the game. I kid you not. Seriously.

    Replay Value: High.

    Overall Score: 8.0    … Expand
  4. acblogreview
    May 30, 2014
    8
    It's very hard to live up to the hype. Many forms of media suffer this curse but Watch Dogs comes through relatively unscathed. Albeit the footage at E3 2012 doesn't represent the vast majority of gamers experience, however is it truly a bad game because it didn't live to up what was effectively an airbrushed advert.
    Many games nowadays suffer from over hype, even being unfinished. Many    It's very hard to live up to the hype. Many forms of media suffer this curse but Watch Dogs comes through relatively unscathed. Albeit the footage at E3 2012 doesn't represent the vast majority of gamers experience, however is it truly a bad game because it didn't live to up what was effectively an airbrushed advert.
    Many games nowadays suffer from over hype, even being unfinished. Many people say it delivers little to what it promised, but one only needs to look at it's very similar 'rival' GTA V which was plagued with launch problems both offline and notably online. Yet it's still people's favourites. Without GTA V Watch Dogs would have been more accepted but people's desire to see things crash and burn covers their vision and makes them blind to what really matters.
    What Watch Dogs delivers is an enjoyable 40+ hour game with plenty of content ready for your enjoyment. If you decide to take the time out of the main mission there are many activities to embroil yourself in, including many online modes (which were all active from day one).
    The driving is clunky, the online may take a long time to connect, the graphics on your average computer you bought from PC World aren't as good as the graphics represented at E3 2012 but all in all does that really matter. Most games have bad driving unless they aren't GTA V.
    Watch Dogs has a lot of people using the 'as long as you enjoy it' card. Which is true, but it is a decent game. One that could perhaps do with a few updates. But if GTA V can launch half finished and succeed so can Watch Dogs.
    This review may not have convinced people but hopefully it will at least certify some people's thoughts. Don't believe everything you read, but if you do read a lot.    … Expand
  5. Psychosys
    May 29, 2014
    8
    It's a lot like GTA but with hacking. The hacking is very very unique and cool! However this game unfortunately shares the same problem with Infamous:SS being in the shadow of the masterpiece GTA V. Let's face it, GTA was a 265 million dollar game and had a seemingly infinitely detailed world, lots of things to do, and millions of possibilities. Watch Dogs is a fantastic game but lackingIt's a lot like GTA but with hacking. The hacking is very very unique and cool! However this game unfortunately shares the same problem with Infamous:SS being in the shadow of the masterpiece GTA V. Let's face it, GTA was a 265 million dollar game and had a seemingly infinitely detailed world, lots of things to do, and millions of possibilities. Watch Dogs is a fantastic game but lacking in that level of detail. Still a great game and definitely worth picking up for PS4.… Expand
  6. Hufff
    Sep 7, 2014
    8
    The concept is very novel and the mechanics are very tight, but despite all that there winds up being a good bit of repetition in this game. The story isn't nearly good enough to be the sole reason for one to purchase this game, but it does give a setting for all of the game's interesting characters, the exception for this being Aidan Pierce himself, who is far more cliched andThe concept is very novel and the mechanics are very tight, but despite all that there winds up being a good bit of repetition in this game. The story isn't nearly good enough to be the sole reason for one to purchase this game, but it does give a setting for all of the game's interesting characters, the exception for this being Aidan Pierce himself, who is far more cliched and two-dimensional than all of the interesting three-dimensional supporting characters in this game. There is a wealth of things to do, but very few of them were developed enough to hold my attention for more than ten minutes at a time. Regardless though, this game's strength lies in its core combat, which seamlessly blends the novel one-button hacking that the game so heavily advertised and the very tight gunplay which manages to create a unique feel of each weapon and permit both the stealth and guns-blazing approach (although I imagine most players will go for the much more rewarding stealth).… Expand
  7. ForeverFalling
    Oct 1, 2014
    8
    A fun, if slightly forgettable experience. Did not live up to its hype but is still worth checking out. The hacking mechanic is quite superb and the gameplay overall is great. Just a shame that the story does not really leave a lasting impression.
  8. BigBiggo
    May 29, 2014
    8
    If you love open-world games then this is a must buy. People should not have expected WD to outclass GTA V. Rockstar have had over a decade to perfect the formula and it's going to be a while before somebody takes the crown from them. WD is not as refined as GTA V but can be just as detailed and engrossing.

    The hacking aspects work really well and do not feel like they have been tacked    If you love open-world games then this is a must buy. People should not have expected WD to outclass GTA V. Rockstar have had over a decade to perfect the formula and it's going to be a while before somebody takes the crown from them. WD is not as refined as GTA V but can be just as detailed and engrossing.

    The hacking aspects work really well and do not feel like they have been tacked on. Gunfights (on realistic difficulty) are unforgiving and just one misstep results in death, planning (and surveying the environment with your hacking abilities) is the key to survival. The car handling is really sluggish and takes some getting used to but you can live with it. Collateral damage is frowned upon which is a nice change as it forces you to act more like an actual vigilante and protector rather than half good-guy, half spree killer. The police are like wild dogs and will hunt you without restraint if you are caught doing something you shouldn't be which again forces you to plan your actions accordingly.

    The sound design is not as rich as it could have been and is my main complaint. The city itself is a bit too 'quiet' and the level of noise pollution could have been ramped up. There is a pseudo-radio triggered when driving around which occasionally broadcasts news clips relevant to in-game events. Sadly, these news tidbits are completely forgettable. The music selection is absolute dick. There are around thirty songs and you can acquire more in-game by hacking them from the phones of NPCs, unfortunately most of the songs are just rubbish. To the best of my knowledge all the bands/artists are Chicago affiliates e.g. Elmore James and there is a modest amount of Chicago Blues in the roster along with a few nice 70s ballads. The amount of rap on the soundtrack is criminal. I have no problem with rap but the stuff on here is just no good and there is so much of it! The 'rock' selection is comprised of awful whine-core and even the inclusion of Smashing Pumpkins does not ease the pain as their contribution is dire. It is representative of modern radio I guess, loads of stations but nowhere worth getting off. Clearly though Ubi just went cheap on the music licensing and opted to go for an affordable set of songs instead of a set of good ones. The online invasion mode built into the SP can be thrilling/infuriating and changes the dynamic of the game in a unique and engrossing way.

    Facial animations are very bland and the daytime portions of the game are graphically the most boring. Most days are overcast so the colours are often drab. Evening/nighttime and during thunderstorms the game looks best.

    I have to deduct two points for the abysmal bargain-bin song selection (it really does cheapen the experience) and lacklustre sound design.    … Expand
  9. DvBizzle
    May 27, 2014
    8
    So I've played Watch Dogs around 12 hours and have only completed the first act due to the massive amount of side missions and other activities the online aspect of the game is simple, with one player joining your game and having a set task, for example tail the player or hack the player while they are trying to blend in to not get killed. Other online modes include racing and a captureSo I've played Watch Dogs around 12 hours and have only completed the first act due to the massive amount of side missions and other activities the online aspect of the game is simple, with one player joining your game and having a set task, for example tail the player or hack the player while they are trying to blend in to not get killed. Other online modes include racing and a capture the flag type game. the game so far is excellent and i have had no lag issues or any other issues with the game. The overall idea of watch dogs is a simple one. you are Aiden Pearce a man who can hack into almost anything ranging from Cameras to Grenades held by the NPC characters. There are several ways you can tackle the missions some of the missions can be done without Aiden even being seen by the enemies where as you can also go in guns blazing and take out everyone and anyone you want.

    So far i have not found any bad parts, the game runs smoothly on the Playstation 4 the only issue with the gameplay is have is driving. The driving seems terribly clunky especially when you are driving at high speeds and trying to turn corners, but this depends on the car you drive at most times as the better cars such as the sports cars seem a lot more responsive and easier to drive. there is no combat from the cars apart from using your phone to hack things like gas lines, pop up blockers, traffic lights and more thus making driving feel quite limited.

    Watch Dogs contains a kind of moral system which reflect on the things you do. Mainly if you injure or kill civilians you will have a negative moral, so far i have not found any reason for this apart from time to time seeing news clips saying things such as ' The vigilante has killed innocent people' the hacking mini game is simple but effective as you have to spin pieces around trying to link to a lock, this mini game is spread out quite even between the games missions so it does not get tiring or repetitive. overall the game is great and is worth picking up if you are into free roam games.    … Expand
  10. steelcurtaingam
    May 27, 2014
    8
    Watch Dogs is a game that almost needs no introduction but shouldn't be taken completely lightly at all. From the start it seemed like this game would have to much hype going into its release, but once you get into the game you will start to notice the journey it takes you on isn't what you probably expected but is still breath taking and a fresh idea none the less. Being set in aWatch Dogs is a game that almost needs no introduction but shouldn't be taken completely lightly at all. From the start it seemed like this game would have to much hype going into its release, but once you get into the game you will start to notice the journey it takes you on isn't what you probably expected but is still breath taking and a fresh idea none the less. Being set in a futuristic city of Chicago I feel the best things going for Watch Dogs has to be the innovative story it has set, along with decent character developments that will keep you wanting more even after the story is over. The only things that truly held this game back from being the best it could be was due to a bit of rushed story plot lines, quality control and a tad of repetitive gameplay. None the less Watch Dogs is truly a next gen experience that you will want to play at some point and that is why I feel this game deserves a 8.5/10!… Expand
  11. TRANDO101
    May 28, 2014
    8
    Of course it comes without saying that ubisoft was quite shifty with this game, dumbing down the graphics from the e3 2012 demo, which could be considered false advertising, It may not be what it was originally supposed to be like idk, but that aside this is a great game its definitely the only game im playing on the ps4 (besides transistor), it has lots of fun side missions, hacking isOf course it comes without saying that ubisoft was quite shifty with this game, dumbing down the graphics from the e3 2012 demo, which could be considered false advertising, It may not be what it was originally supposed to be like idk, but that aside this is a great game its definitely the only game im playing on the ps4 (besides transistor), it has lots of fun side missions, hacking is quite fun, good graphics (a bit above average) as well as a huge map to explore, with many buildings that you may go into, its kept me entertained for as long as ive been playing it and im quite confident it will do so for much longer… Expand
  12. Montross
    May 31, 2014
    8
    There are so many game breaking glitches in this game that at this point it deserves a 0. I cannot even load my game anymore because it gets stuck at 90% loaded when I click on continue. Other people have lost all their weapons, abilities, clothes, and more after being killed online. I haven't been able to play my game I payed 60$ for 3 days now. Who knows when a patch will be releasedThere are so many game breaking glitches in this game that at this point it deserves a 0. I cannot even load my game anymore because it gets stuck at 90% loaded when I click on continue. Other people have lost all their weapons, abilities, clothes, and more after being killed online. I haven't been able to play my game I payed 60$ for 3 days now. Who knows when a patch will be released that will allow me to actually PLAY the game instead of staring at a loading screen forever.

    WARNING this problem WILL affect you eventually especially if you redeem any in-game awards from UPLAY which may be the cause of this glitch.    … Expand
  13. hemmo1986
    May 28, 2014
    8
    I've been reading a lot of the user reviews and cant believe people are scoring this game so badly.

    While the game does have a some bad aspects, it does however have more good than bad. Brilliant environment and weather effects, NPC's look and act great, so many side missions to do. While it doesn't quite live up to GTA V, i think this game has its own personality and i think    I've been reading a lot of the user reviews and cant believe people are scoring this game so badly.

    While the game does have a some bad aspects, it does however have more good than bad.
    Brilliant environment and weather effects, NPC's look and act great, so many side missions to do.

    While it doesn't quite live up to GTA V, i think this game has its own personality and i think ubisoft was trying to create a game that's different to GTA.

    I dont think its fair to completely compare the two as GTA has its own satire and is a different breed altogether.

    People giving this game such dismal scores either are kidding themselves or are GTA fanboys.    … Expand
  14. SonicmanMW3
    Feb 3, 2015
    8
    Watch_Dogs is a hit or miss type of game. Some people like it other either hate it or think it's the worst game of all time. Personal I think the zero the game gets are unnecessary, but you can't change what's already there. The story stars Aiden Pearce a professional hacker who one day his world turns upside down after his family is threaten. By using the city to his advantage Aiden mustWatch_Dogs is a hit or miss type of game. Some people like it other either hate it or think it's the worst game of all time. Personal I think the zero the game gets are unnecessary, but you can't change what's already there. The story stars Aiden Pearce a professional hacker who one day his world turns upside down after his family is threaten. By using the city to his advantage Aiden must stop to all the crime to the city of Chicago and find out threaten his family. The story I find to be good with a lot of awesome moment. There are problems tho like Aiden as a character is not that good. Anyway I like Watch_Dogs it was fun to play through and beat with it's responsive controls, good looking graphic, interesting story, characters, and game-play alike it's one of my favorite games of 2014.… Expand
  15. iddqd4
    Oct 29, 2018
    8
    Хорошая игра, все аспекты на высоком уровне, но как же раздражают абсолютно одинаковые убежища, плюс часто повторяющиеся диалоги от заданий при новой загрузки и постоянные возгласы НПС на большом расстояние от автомобиля героя, в такие моменты вера в игровой мир пропадает. Что мешало поправить подобное, не понятно.Хорошая игра, все аспекты на высоком уровне, но как же раздражают абсолютно одинаковые убежища, плюс часто повторяющиеся диалоги от заданий при новой загрузки и постоянные возгласы НПС на большом расстояние от автомобиля героя, в такие моменты вера в игровой мир пропадает. Что мешало поправить подобное, не понятно.
  16. Jellybean15
    Jul 23, 2014
    8
    Even though Watch Dogs might have fallen short of everyone's expectations, that doesn't mean that Watch Dogs is a bad game. Quite the opposite. Watch Dogs manages to be an impressive new IP that manages to make a name for itself and stand on its own.

    The unique mechanic and selling point of Watch Dogs is hacking. All of Chicago is hooked up to a single network known as cTOS. Almost    Even though Watch Dogs might have fallen short of everyone's expectations, that doesn't mean that Watch Dogs is a bad game. Quite the opposite. Watch Dogs manages to be an impressive new IP that manages to make a name for itself and stand on its own.

    The unique mechanic and selling point of Watch Dogs is hacking. All of Chicago is hooked up to a single network known as cTOS. Almost every piece of technology you find is linked together, including computers, phones, cars, and even all the cameras in the city. Your character Aiden is able to hack into all of this technology using his smart phone, and it's the one thing that gives Watch Dogs it's niche in the open world genre. Hacking is fun, and you can useful in multiple ways, including stealth.

    Stealth segments are superb, and are easily the most enjoyable aspect of the game. With well-done cover to cover mechanics helping you keep hidden, and fast take downs to minimize chances of detection. What makes stealth better is using your phone to hack the cameras in the area, allowing you to mark enemies so you can see them through walls, and letting you trigger all of the traps and hazards to kill your enemies. Blowing up power boxes to kill nearby enemies or cutting power and making you less visible to your enemies was always satisfying. Also, you can use the enemies own technology against them, activating enemy grenades, or distracting them with their phones.

    Aside from that, you can also hack during car chases. There are so many hazards in the city to hack, including traffic lights, underground steam pipes, and even road blockers. All of these are useful and are great for taking enemies out, whether you're chasing them or being chased yourself, and are great to use when outnumbered. They're also easy to use because the game uses a prompt to activate them, so you never have to actually look at the hazards to use them. I took out a ton of enemies without even knowing where they're coming from, and I loved it.

    One thing I like in Watch Dogs is an effective fast travel system. Chicago's a huge city, and an effective fast travel system was needed, which is something a lot of open world GTA type games lack. You unlock these by hacking puzzle based towers, similar to Assassin's Creed and Far Cry 3.

    However, Watch Dogs isn't perfect. Like Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed franchise, Watch Dogs has a wealth of side content. Unfortunately, Ubisoft usually sacrifices quality for their side missions in favor of providing more of them. However, this means that the side content ends up being generic and nowhere is this more true than in Watch Dogs. Unlike Assassin's Creed, which had a few memorable missions, Watch Dogs has nothing. Even the investigation missions - which had a chance to be something worth while -amount to little more than the typical side mission.

    Speaking of which, Ubisoft's tendency to add so much side content usually means that a lot of other aspects of the game come up short, and this includes the story. The first flaw with the story you notice is in Aiden himself. Aiden is not particularly interesting, or likable for that matter. Plus, he has absolutely no background, which means why he's able to hack the city with ease or handle his arsenal of weapons effortlessly remains of mystery. There was nothing on this guy in the campaign or the side content. Luckily, the supporting cast easily help to make up for Aiden's shortcomings, but the problems don't stop there. The cTOS network is set up to be this evil corporation, but the game never does a good job of making that clear. Aiden seems more of a menace to the city than cTOS ever was. DedSec, the people fighting cTOS are hardly given any screen time. Lastly, the ending is the worst part of the campaign. The ending is sudden, ends abruptly, and sequel baits so cheaply.

    The Car on Demand app is cool, which summons a car to park nearby, but there's no garage mechanic, allowing you to save vehicles. Because of this, there's no customization or a way to personalize your cars. Driving controls are the floatiest of any game I've ever played. If you're used to any other form of driving, you will hate the feel of the cars, constantly peeling out and having an overall lack of control. Plus, here's no way to shoot while driving. Sure, you can hack in the city to disable vehicles, but there's nothing to hack on the highways, and you end up there often enough to where shooting becomes necessary. Combining shooting with the focus ability, which slows down time, would've been perfect for shooting out tires or taking out drivers.

    Lastly, the graphics are not what Ubisoft promised. The trailers and demos look way better than what's here, but that doesn't mean they're bad.

    Overall, while flawed, Watch Dogs high points far outweigh the bad, and ends up being a great game that could eventually end up being a great franchise. With the obvious sequel set up and great sales, we'll see more of Watch Dogs eventually.    … Expand
  17. chr1so
    Sep 2, 2015
    8
    Reviews were underwhelming so I wasn't expecting much. Turned out to be a decent game. The driving physics aren't at the same level as GTA V but being able to hack roadblocks, bridges & traffic lights makes up for it. Definitely worth playing
  18. tester123
    Jul 22, 2014
    8
    Great open world, great graphics, nice interaction with the world all and all great game. Aside from it getting repetitive at times the game play is really smooth. Nice to see you also can die when taking a bullet unlike GTA which not for nothing makes me feel like superman without the cape.
  19. synced
    May 28, 2014
    8
    Watch dogs ia a very good game, but very different from what was promised by ubi soft in E3 2012.
    This game have a massive dowgrade in grafics, resolution and FPS but watch dogs is not a ugly game, your grafics is GOD solid 30 frames per second and this game run a sub full HD "1600x900"
    I expected 1080P 60FPS . the hack sistem is amazing, the history line is very solid, sounds    Watch dogs ia a very good game, but very different from what was promised by ubi soft in E3 2012.
    This game have a massive dowgrade in grafics, resolution and FPS but watch dogs is not a ugly game, your grafics is GOD solid 30 frames per second and this game run a sub full HD "1600x900"
    I expected 1080P 60FPS .

    the hack sistem is amazing, the history line is very solid, sounds and music is great, the gameplay is amazing very similar to Splinter cell black list, GTA, Assasins creed .

    my final score is 7.5/10    … Expand
  20. capone187
    May 28, 2014
    8
    At first I was upset now I'm just baffled.I don't believe any game in hisory has had gamers split down the line.No ' professional ' reviewer gave it horrible reviews.I think most people that trashed it didn't play it.I am not calling anyone a liar but it like 40 zero scores.That's impossible. The only valid point any negative review made was about graphics,they are below next gen but theAt first I was upset now I'm just baffled.I don't believe any game in hisory has had gamers split down the line.No ' professional ' reviewer gave it horrible reviews.I think most people that trashed it didn't play it.I am not calling anyone a liar but it like 40 zero scores.That's impossible. The only valid point any negative review made was about graphics,they are below next gen but the gameplay is unique and fresh.I'm sorry but for the 1st time ever the reviewers are smarter than half the gamers .Anybody that got past the confusing first 25 minutes and still gave it a bad review is lying.I think most got frustrated and gave up.Ign Gamespot Game Informer and EGM all gave it at least an 8.Try it and please don't let ridiculous reviews sway you.… Expand
  21. kayymoneyy
    May 29, 2014
    8
    While I am a bit disappointed, for reasons I can't really describe, the hate this game is getting makes no sense to me. The city looks great, the AI of the citizens is solid for the most part, and it has very solid "play for a couple hours nonstop" value. Hacking is fun and the missions build a lot of suspense. I also like the fact that they build Aiden's story and give him a personality.While I am a bit disappointed, for reasons I can't really describe, the hate this game is getting makes no sense to me. The city looks great, the AI of the citizens is solid for the most part, and it has very solid "play for a couple hours nonstop" value. Hacking is fun and the missions build a lot of suspense. I also like the fact that they build Aiden's story and give him a personality. Graphics are pretty chippy though, which I was pretty disappointed about. Something does feel wrong to me, I can't pinpoint exactly what that is, but it is no GTA V. While it did fail to meet the high expectations, I think that maybe we should be more grateful that we have a GTA-esque game for the next gen consoles. There's nothing to hate about this game except for the letdown of only being pretty good as opposed to the greatest game of all time.… Expand
  22. Xani_
    Jun 9, 2014
    8
    Good game. Not the best, but the good one. Great graphics, immersive gameplay, very interesting idea with ctOS controlled Chicago. Played for 50 hours on PS4.
  23. Zapness
    Sep 5, 2014
    8
    I love this game, don't get me wrong. But it has oh so many problems. The story is kind of lacking, characters are lacking development, and more things like that. And certain parts aren't thought out. Why go to a place to shoot a bunch of criminals, leave, and THEN call the cops. Why not just call the cops first and possibly not kill anyone?

    Gameplay wise, however, is how I can give    I love this game, don't get me wrong. But it has oh so many problems. The story is kind of lacking, characters are lacking development, and more things like that. And certain parts aren't thought out. Why go to a place to shoot a bunch of criminals, leave, and THEN call the cops. Why not just call the cops first and possibly not kill anyone?

    Gameplay wise, however, is how I can give this game such a good review. I spent at least an hour blowing off steam (quite literally, sometimes) by causing car crashes, raising bridges with people on them, etc...

    Overall, this game would be worth buying when the price goes down, paying $60 is too much. Honestly though, its too much fun to miss out on.    … Expand
  24. thenukeofnukes
    Jun 4, 2014
    8
    I give Watch Dogs a score of 8 out of 10. This review is for the Playstation 4 version. The game is very fun. The only glitch I have really seen is a car stuck in the road once while playing online with a friend. It was pretty funny to see. I must say that the story is very good. The end of Act 2 is extremely disturbing though and I really wish I had been given the option to skip thatI give Watch Dogs a score of 8 out of 10. This review is for the Playstation 4 version. The game is very fun. The only glitch I have really seen is a car stuck in the road once while playing online with a friend. It was pretty funny to see. I must say that the story is very good. The end of Act 2 is extremely disturbing though and I really wish I had been given the option to skip that mission. Overall, the story left me satisfied. The game is fun and the city is great for exploring, but you can't go inside many buildings. That is why I rate it an 8 instead of 9.5. They could have at least let you ride an elevator to the observation deck of the Willis Tower, but no. You are pretty much stuck to being outside on this. They also don't have the Navy Pier that is such an icon in Chicago. If they had included things like that then this would have been one of my favorite games. This game was good, but it falls well short of being great. Still, it is well worth $60. The other complaint I have is that the driving could have been better. Other then that it is really is a fun game with all the hacking. The last thing I will say is that looking at the skyline at night time on this game is absolutely breath-taking!… Expand
  25. Tom360
    Jun 8, 2014
    8
    The negative reviews posted are nonsense by dimwits who can't even properly write a paragraph. Is the game perfect? Of course not. But it's ambition, especially for a new IP, is admirable. Right out of the gate it aims incredibly high and hits the mark on most aspects.

    Looks fantastic on the PS4. The shooting is top notch, if not a bit easy. The driving does need some work (the obvious    The negative reviews posted are nonsense by dimwits who can't even properly write a paragraph. Is the game perfect? Of course not. But it's ambition, especially for a new IP, is admirable. Right out of the gate it aims incredibly high and hits the mark on most aspects.

    Looks fantastic on the PS4. The shooting is top notch, if not a bit easy. The driving does need some work (the obvious comparison being GTA). I found the driving mechanics to be more akin to an arcade game than a realistic simulation. But that isn't really the point of this game. Once you ramp a bridge on a motorcycle going full throttle in slow motion you'll say, "oh, that's why I bought this game."

    Missions kept me entertained, but after a few hours do get repetitive. The hacking works very well most of the time (there were a few times where I attempted to hack a camera but triggered an explosion instead). Overall the game's aspects come together very well. Like many reviewers have said Watch Dogs 2 will most likely knock it out of the park, but for now enjoy a great first entry in the series.    … Expand
  26. ITZZZPERRY
    Aug 19, 2016
    8
    Watch Dogs is a game that does not deserve the hate it has. It's a game that I became very fond of as I continued through it. Sure, you don't get to hack as much as you thought, and the driving is absolutely terrible. However, if you're willing to look past that, there is a decent game to be played.
  27. redrx8gt2005
    Jun 12, 2014
    8
    Fun Game Overall , Lots Of Replay Value With All The Side Quests & Long Story Mode , The Only Disappointment Is The Graphics Could Have Been Even Better But It Still Looks Good , It Features A Mix Of Driving , Shooting And Balances It All For Great Experience , Definitely Better Then A 6.0 Its Averaging
  28. jameskaveh
    Jun 22, 2014
    8
    This game is wonderful, unique, large, beautiful, but it is not a title that should be considered a console seller. On the Playstation 4, it is immensely beautiful. The city of Chicago is alive. The story mode may be considered cliche, but it plays out well in the Watch Dogs universe. The game play mechanics are pretty generic for a third person game except for the hacking. Hacking inThis game is wonderful, unique, large, beautiful, but it is not a title that should be considered a console seller. On the Playstation 4, it is immensely beautiful. The city of Chicago is alive. The story mode may be considered cliche, but it plays out well in the Watch Dogs universe. The game play mechanics are pretty generic for a third person game except for the hacking. Hacking in Watch Dogs adds a whole new style of tactical game play whether the user is a stealth player, or run-n-gun type. There are plenty of side missions and collectibles, but over time it seems they can be pretty redundant. They are great though for those who like to know every detail of what's happening in the Watch Dogs world. Overall, despite the hype that was produced throughout it's development, it is a must have and must play for any platform a user plays on.… Expand
  29. Oulamies
    May 29, 2014
    8
    Okay, maybe overrated but still a very good game. Graphics are truly next gen and Chicago is beautiful, detailed and alive. Watch Dogs plays well, no frame rate issues or lagging.
    Gameplay includes fun stealth action, car chases (car controls are a bit stiff but you'll get used to it), shooting, hacking, fighting crime and other stuff. Missions are sometimes similiar but it doesn't feel    Okay, maybe overrated but still a very good game. Graphics are truly next gen and Chicago is beautiful, detailed and alive. Watch Dogs plays well, no frame rate issues or lagging.
    Gameplay includes fun stealth action, car chases (car controls are a bit stiff but you'll get used to it), shooting, hacking, fighting crime and other stuff. Missions are sometimes similiar but it doesn't feel repetitive thanks to the varied level design. Not a hard game, but challenging at some points, especially if you want to be sneaky.
    There's some annoying things on character controls, like you can't shimmy on ledges, climb up tall walls or jump between gaps. Parkour and controls in general are much better in Assassins Creed in my opinion. Hacking is really easy, just one button. Hacking is a fun way to mess with your enemies. Create blackouts, blow up things, control traffic and make distractions.
    People on the streets look realistic and natural but their A.I is pretty bad. For instance if you even scratch the sidewalk when driving a car they freak out. Even if you're slowly parking on the side of the road and you get a little bit on the sidewalk they start yelling and sometimes they start fleeing. Cops can be also dumb as hell.
    I'm having fun playing this, the storyline is good so far. Worth the money for sure. GTA 5 is better than this though.    … Expand
  30. andoarias
    Jun 18, 2014
    8
    First of all, I must say I was skeptical to this game. Since it was first announced back in 2012, the game had changed its initial promise to bring stunning graphics, so I thought it could have also got worse in its gameplay.

    Fortunately the game is fun to play and the story is enjoyable. Chicago feels alive and the hacking powers are awesome, though the "uniqueness" of each NPC isn't    First of all, I must say I was skeptical to this game. Since it was first announced back in 2012, the game had changed its initial promise to bring stunning graphics, so I thought it could have also got worse in its gameplay.

    Fortunately the game is fun to play and the story is enjoyable. Chicago feels alive and the hacking powers are awesome, though the "uniqueness" of each NPC isn't eventually what we first feel.
    Although being fun to play, the game stays short in many things when comparing in to some other sandboxes (gunplay, plain characters, car collisions and driving...) and Aiden Pierce himself isn't at the height of a title like this.

    Summarizing, the game has some ups (humor, gameplay, story, innovative online multiplayer) but its downs (graphic details, driving is tough, characters are charmless...) prevent it from reaching the initial concept it was delivered. However, it's remarkable that Watch Dogs is easily the best AAA title available for PS4 and a recommendable buy    … Expand
  31. Batfinkskinner
    Sep 30, 2014
    8
    Watch Dogs is underrated. As an open world game it will doubtless be compared to GTA5 or AC4, its closest competition. You drive, you shoot, you shop and you spend hours completing side quests that feel like padding just like GTA, But it does have a hacking gameplay mechanic that works. Cause your pursuer to crash into oncoming traffic by switching the lights or blow the gas pipes toWatch Dogs is underrated. As an open world game it will doubtless be compared to GTA5 or AC4, its closest competition. You drive, you shoot, you shop and you spend hours completing side quests that feel like padding just like GTA, But it does have a hacking gameplay mechanic that works. Cause your pursuer to crash into oncoming traffic by switching the lights or blow the gas pipes to rupture the road. You can do this and more just when your driving and the options open up even more on foot. There is variety to this game but it's biggest problem is the story which is on a slow boil for the first half. This has the effect of making you feel like you're just plodding your way through the early part of the game which can lead you to feel a little uninterested. Throw in Aiden Pearce, who's monotone character only starts to grow on you after a few hours of play and you could soon be tempted to put this down and start checking trade prices online. If you push through the first 2 Acts of the game it does pick up and the characters you meet along the way add to the story as the plot unfolds. there is a lot to this game and it will get overlooked in favour of more pacey thrills, but if you like to get pulled into a game and its world at your own leisure, this is definitely for you.… Expand
  32. ToolSnipeZ
    Jun 12, 2014
    8
    what i like:
    obviously the hacking feature is innovative, feels good and rewarding and you also can do most of the missions without shooting at people or even hurting them.
    the open world of chicago is quite lively and dynamic, you will hear alot of dialogs or can watch the people doing funny or sometimes strange stuff. you off course can hack their smartphones, including alot jokes    what i like:
    obviously the hacking feature is innovative, feels good and rewarding and you also can do most of the missions without shooting at people or even hurting them.

    the open world of chicago is quite lively and dynamic, you will hear alot of dialogs or can watch the people doing funny or sometimes strange stuff. you off course can hack their smartphones, including alot jokes and stuff.
    the online modes are quite cool, my favourite is the 1 vs 1 hide and seek mode where one tries to hack the other and the other has to find the hacker in his version of the city and kill him. works good and is pure fun.
    the story is cool but is stretched and most missions gameplay doesnt vary too much: go to a, hack something, get away go to b, meet somebody and do some other stuff at b... simple structure and almost always hacking stuff and killing or sneaking through ppl involved.
    the main charakters are very cool and illustrated nicely, while the main charakter lacks emotion. i dont get why they did this, maybe so the player can replace the dull personality with some of his own attitudes or stuff, i have no idea

    i totally dont get why others hate the car controlls that much, they feel the same as GTA5 and also the games is not menat to be a racer so its okay to have simple controlls. also i dont need to have a car crash engine that is detailed as **** thats what i played burnout for.
    Side quests are surprisingly rewarding and never get that repetetive and boring cause they are short living fun without repeating random citizen dialogs.

    okay finally lets get to what could be improved:
    1) gimme moar easter eggs, its an open world dammit
    2) mission design could have included more ways to beat the targetor simply more posibilities of what to do, sometimes main missions play like side quests
    3) some kind of death matchy open world mmo death match or mmo hacking event
    4) the story overall could be more epic, its cool but there is soo much room to improve.

    overall, i like the game much more than the overhyped GTA5.    … Expand
  33. AlexFors
    Jun 9, 2014
    8
    Watch Dogs is a victim of the hype train it’s not a bad game but it’s not the big next gen experience we thought it was going to be. Watch dogs isn’t a bad game it’s actually a very fun and has a lot of interesting ideas like the hacking in combat or just walking around in the city and profiling the civilians so you can find out all there dirty little secrets. Combat in Watch Dogs is greatWatch Dogs is a victim of the hype train it’s not a bad game but it’s not the big next gen experience we thought it was going to be. Watch dogs isn’t a bad game it’s actually a very fun and has a lot of interesting ideas like the hacking in combat or just walking around in the city and profiling the civilians so you can find out all there dirty little secrets. Combat in Watch Dogs is great with some good shooting mechanics and it has stealth if you want to be a ninja in a trench coat. The weird thing about Watch Dogs is how they screw up one of the most important things in a free roaming game, the driving. It has some weird physics and some simply bad driving mechanics. I haven’t written anything about the story yet well that’s because it’s quite bad and the main character Aiden Pearce is as interesting as a rock.
    Well the story about Aiden Pearce who lost his niece in a ordered hit on him now his out for some vigilante justice. I really like the game but don’t buy a ps4 or an xbox one just for Watch Dogs.    … Expand
  34. BBUENO
    Jun 8, 2014
    8
    C'est pas demain qu'Ubisoft va détrôner Rockstar du marché des jeux à monde ouvert urbain ça c'est sur !
    Wactch dogs est un bon jeu, voir le meilleur jeu de cette été mais loin de la tuerie annoncé.
    Pour moi le 18/20 de jv.com n'est pas objectif, ce jeu vaux entre 14/20 minimum et 17/20 maximum en fonction des goûts de chacun. Pour moi c'est 16/20 Sinon que dire , le scénario est très    C'est pas demain qu'Ubisoft va détrôner Rockstar du marché des jeux à monde ouvert urbain ça c'est sur !
    Wactch dogs est un bon jeu, voir le meilleur jeu de cette été mais loin de la tuerie annoncé.
    Pour moi le 18/20 de jv.com n'est pas objectif, ce jeu vaux entre 14/20 minimum et 17/20 maximum en fonction des goûts de chacun. Pour moi c'est 16/20
    Sinon que dire , le scénario est très moyen on dirait une caricature des personnages de GTA, je pense surtout à T-Bonne et Trevor. Il y a vraiment un jeu d'acteur et scénario digne d'une serie B. Donc vrai manque de profondeur à ce niveau là.

    Je pense que Watch Dogs propose la meilleur gestion des ' citoyens de la ville ' de tous les jeux à monde ouvert jusqu'à présent. C'est à dire que chaque citoyen à une personnalité, une activité, des dialogues ... Impressionnant !
    Par contre au niveau des véhicules ça frise le ridicule, on a l'impression de voir toujours les mêmes voitures dans la ville !
    Pareil pour la conduite, l'impression de vitesse est ridicule. Je parle même pas des collisions et des dégâts.

    Il manque quand même beaucoup de chose dans ce jeu.
    Exemples : Avions, Hélicoptères, Police de patrouille, prendre le Taxi, Customisation du personnage, objet à acheter, des planques, des commerces, des camions poubelles, l'armée, la SWAT, des boites de nuit et j'en passe .... !

    Bref sans arriver à la maîtrise du détail comme RockStar sait le faire, Watch Dogs nous propose une bonne expérience de jeu qui vaux vraiment la peine d’être essayer.

    Un des 4 meilleurs jeux PS4 à l'heure actuelle.    … Expand
  35. DYNIA
    Jun 11, 2014
    8
    First of all, don't look at the 0 score reviews. You can't rate any game with 0. I had a great time with watch_dogs. I have platinumed it. It is a must have on a console, on the pc there's a lot of other games you can play, on the consoles there isn't. The story is great, one of the best in my opinion. I really liked the Aiden character. The graphics has been downgraded but it still looksFirst of all, don't look at the 0 score reviews. You can't rate any game with 0. I had a great time with watch_dogs. I have platinumed it. It is a must have on a console, on the pc there's a lot of other games you can play, on the consoles there isn't. The story is great, one of the best in my opinion. I really liked the Aiden character. The graphics has been downgraded but it still looks great and sharp. I really like it.
    Now the multiplayer. It OK. Yeah, you can play some decryption, yeah, you race, but this is it. Not much. I really liked hacking and tailing other players tho. Still worth buying for the story. Solid 8.    … Expand
  36. SpawnCap
    Sep 17, 2014
    8
    An enjoyable open world game. Driving is fine, it's not suppose to be a racing game, vehicles have weight to them. It is missing one thing though, no radio stations. All of the other GTA like games I enjoyed listening to the radio stations and that was completely removed. Plenty of side missions and hacking is what you would expect in a game. Graphics are good, not as much detail inAn enjoyable open world game. Driving is fine, it's not suppose to be a racing game, vehicles have weight to them. It is missing one thing though, no radio stations. All of the other GTA like games I enjoyed listening to the radio stations and that was completely removed. Plenty of side missions and hacking is what you would expect in a game. Graphics are good, not as much detail in things like damage to vehicle and surrounding things you run into, but still good. A large amount of content in game.… Expand
  37. Hi_Im_Game
    Jun 21, 2014
    8
    Just finished everything there is to do in this game. I found it to be enjoyable for the most part. The driving is below average but the motorcycles make up for it. The game also feels empty at times even if you can profile people and random crimes occur throughout the game.

    Here are some good and bad things about the game: Good + Story is not bad, keeps you engaged + Lots of    Just finished everything there is to do in this game. I found it to be enjoyable for the most part. The driving is below average but the motorcycles make up for it. The game also feels empty at times even if you can profile people and random crimes occur throughout the game.

    Here are some good and bad things about the game:

    Good
    + Story is not bad, keeps you engaged
    + Lots of different varieties in terms of missions/collectibles
    + Digital Trips are awesome, best part of the game in my opinion
    + Hacking and tailing people online is fun to a certain extent
    + Variety of gadgets to use for different situations

    Bad
    - Driving can be frustrating, unrealistic
    - Game gets very repetitive
    - Online racing is unplayable
    - Online free roam is boring, nothing to do with your friends
    - Hacking is boring and repetitive

    All in all a good game but for all the hype that followed it, this game did not deliver. There is a large disconnect between the game and the user which makes the game feel fake (not sure how else to really explain it) which is not good for a game trying to have a realistic feel to it.    … Expand
  38. Jiano74
    Nov 10, 2016
    8
    This is a good game, great storyline to it plenty of positives and negatives and mainly there isn't much to do once the story mode has been completed if you're not playing online. This would make a really good film if done properly and it was a game I couldn't stop playing when I first got it. Hopefully the problems in this are fixed in Watch Dogs 2 to up my score.
  39. DaniVR99
    May 28, 2014
    8
    I am just loving it. It looks and runs great on PS4, it is a cross-gen game, but it looks like a totally new next gen experience. The map is as big as GTA IV, and it feels alive. The driving is a bit odd at the beggining, but now I love it because I have got to master it. Also, tons of side stuff to do in Chicago. It really is an impressive game!
  40. Neckee777
    May 30, 2015
    8
    Even though Watch Dogs didn't necessarily live up to the hype, I'm still surprised at how much hate it's actually getting. Straight off the bat, I can tell you first hand that the gameplay is brilliant - both strategic and action packed, tense and fun - and the world that Ubisoft has built is incredibly rich and detailed. Hacking - the main focus of the game - is good fun and the fact thatEven though Watch Dogs didn't necessarily live up to the hype, I'm still surprised at how much hate it's actually getting. Straight off the bat, I can tell you first hand that the gameplay is brilliant - both strategic and action packed, tense and fun - and the world that Ubisoft has built is incredibly rich and detailed. Hacking - the main focus of the game - is good fun and the fact that you can essentially hack into anything is brilliant design. In honesty, the only thing that lets this game down is the story. The main story is borderline atrocious. It's just unbelievable and weak and cliched and just straight up boring. That being said, all other aspects of the game bring it up. Seriously, it's like Assassin's Creed and Grand Theft Auto had a baby, and that baby inherited the skill of hacking. A great time.… Expand
  41. Bailey90
    May 27, 2014
    8
    This is getting zeroes? Seriously? Yeah, it's not quite as good as expected but a zero is just laughable. A zero is basically saying it's the worst game you've ever played which is just nonsense.
  42. Stang
    Jun 21, 2014
    8
    Is a good game. At GTA it is in my opinion not ran. Graphically it looks Tags from over pretty mediocre. In places, GTA even looks better. The story is also is in order, even if that is more standard.
  43. Justmatt101
    May 27, 2014
    8
    The people scoring this game a "0" are...in my opinion....proof of just how socially retarded and petty a lot of folks in the gaming "community" have become.

    Watch Dogs is a very well made game that's a lot of fun to play. It's quite polished. It doesn't break the mold. It takes a developed concept (open, sandbox world you can explore however long you want) and adds a few new ideas.    The people scoring this game a "0" are...in my opinion....proof of just how socially retarded and petty a lot of folks in the gaming "community" have become.

    Watch Dogs is a very well made game that's a lot of fun to play. It's quite polished. It doesn't break the mold. It takes a developed concept (open, sandbox world you can explore however long you want) and adds a few new ideas. Maybe Ubisoft didn't introduce all the innovation gamers were looking for. But take the thing on its own merits and it is definitely worth the purchase. I don't CARE about GTA V. I don't care if basement dwellers feel they were misled regarding the graphics. The graphics are solid. And I can't understand giving a game a "0" out of some sense of socially inept, acne driven rage. Or how people can actually root for companies providing them with games to FAIL. Lame. All you've done is convinced me to stop looking at game site forums or metacritic user reviews. You have nothing constructive to say. You got nothing HONEST to say. And you're coming across as hateful to people who have done NOTHING to you. You don't want a product, then don't buy it. For the rest of ya, it's worthy of addition to your game library.    … Expand
  44. Normalstoohard
    Jun 13, 2014
    8
    Solid game. I haven't finished yet but I've put enough time into it to judge. I may be giving it a better review than others because I did not follow any of the hype leading up to its release. From what I hear, compared to what it was originally intended to be, Watch Dogs is a bit of a let down. Good open world, hacking the environment is original and fun if a little repetitive at times.Solid game. I haven't finished yet but I've put enough time into it to judge. I may be giving it a better review than others because I did not follow any of the hype leading up to its release. From what I hear, compared to what it was originally intended to be, Watch Dogs is a bit of a let down. Good open world, hacking the environment is original and fun if a little repetitive at times. Tons of side missions and things to find. I would still say GTA V has the best open world city if that helps anyone see where my point of view lies. Some of the music is good, i like how simple it is to change songs or turn music off. I wish I could play my own mp3s but that's neither here nor there.

    You can go stealth or full out warfare or a mix and match successfully. Lots of guns to play with and the gadgets are great if you remember to use them. I didn't utilize the slow motion as much as I should've but it's a cool feature. Good, solid game.    … Expand
  45. xillers
    Jun 6, 2014
    8
    Well this game is awesome (but you dont see dogs) the game is awesome I like the online mode becouse is so funny hack people follow them well is soo coollllllllll the game is **** awesome so wath are you doing here go and buy it now!!!
  46. Godzilla34
    May 27, 2014
    8
    Watch Dog's is a great game, there is no doubt about that. It is well worth it. It is unfortunate that it cannot escape the GTA comparisons, because by itself the game really shines. It is very fun and the hacking gameplay elements are innovative and refreshing, it is nice to see a developer change things up from the tried and true open world gameplay.

    The story is fascinating and    Watch Dog's is a great game, there is no doubt about that. It is well worth it. It is unfortunate that it cannot escape the GTA comparisons, because by itself the game really shines. It is very fun and the hacking gameplay elements are innovative and refreshing, it is nice to see a developer change things up from the tried and true open world gameplay.

    The story is fascinating and lengthy, it is great to play an open world game that isn't filled with the ridiculous low-brow humor that Saints Row and GTA is filled with, which is the biggest reason why I haven't bought either of those series in years. Watch Dogs takes itself much more seriously, and the game is better for it. No aircraft was a bit of a disappointment, but perhaps that will be in the next game.

    As a new IP, this game does everything it should, it establishes an amazing basis for future entries to expand on massively. Ubi are amazing at creating new IP, and if the difference between AC1 and AC2 is anything to go by, then WD2 should be a truly amazing game. My biggest thoughts being taken away from Watch Dogs is "I can NOT wait to see what they do with WD2"    … Expand
  47. HayvenMoses
    May 27, 2014
    8
    What's wrong with people these days?this Game is a good game, why are some of you such haters? Your supposed to review the game not how you feel about the politics behind it. If your giving this game anything below a 6 you have no clue what your talking about. Infamous Second Son was a ton worse then this and yet it received equal reviews. Some of you either need a girlfriend or need toWhat's wrong with people these days?this Game is a good game, why are some of you such haters? Your supposed to review the game not how you feel about the politics behind it. If your giving this game anything below a 6 you have no clue what your talking about. Infamous Second Son was a ton worse then this and yet it received equal reviews. Some of you either need a girlfriend or need to get outta your mothers basement take a shower and get some sunlight. If video games make you that angry your life is to easy.… Expand
  48. Maxsell
    May 27, 2014
    8
    Please do not let all the negative reviews deter from this great game, people are just sad that this was not the masterpiece they were expecting but trust me this game is great. The single player story mode maybe average there are so many things to do it does not take away from the experience There are so many fun side missions and mini games to do, it is also fun to just free roam aroundPlease do not let all the negative reviews deter from this great game, people are just sad that this was not the masterpiece they were expecting but trust me this game is great. The single player story mode maybe average there are so many things to do it does not take away from the experience There are so many fun side missions and mini games to do, it is also fun to just free roam around the city of Chicago, so while the extreme hype may have been to much for this game it is still a fun enjoyable experience.… Expand
  49. bad_sid
    May 27, 2014
    8
    Вполне себе сносная игра. ГТА стиль со слегка измененной механикой, до шедевра слегка не дотягивает, но интересно поиграть вполне себе стоит. Потраченных денег стоит однозначно.
  50. DanielT159
    May 30, 2014
    8
    Great game with a great story, wd is an amazing game that truly bring imagination in code. Not only is it a good game it shows that not all titles by ubisoft are rushed.HOWEVER, THE DRIVING MECHANICS ARE HORRIBLE AND TRULY SUCK.great game though.
  51. Capnwise
    May 28, 2014
    8
    This game is definitely worth playing. It's funny to me that all the negative reviews on here correlate with terrible grammar and worse spelling.. That should tell you something. It seems if you're dumb, you won't like this game. Try it. I'm seeing a lot of "graphics" comments.. Who cares?! I'd rather the game look like Tetris and be awesome than it look good and be terrible. ThisThis game is definitely worth playing. It's funny to me that all the negative reviews on here correlate with terrible grammar and worse spelling.. That should tell you something. It seems if you're dumb, you won't like this game. Try it. I'm seeing a lot of "graphics" comments.. Who cares?! I'd rather the game look like Tetris and be awesome than it look good and be terrible. This same thing happened when Assassin's Creed came out. I didn't play it, because everyone was saying it was "repetitive" and blah blah blah.. What game ISN'T repetitive? Assassin's Creed is awesome. So far this game is pretty good too. I'd give it a solid 8.… Expand
  52. DABOSSMOFO
    May 28, 2014
    8
    Watch Dogs over all is a great game. I enjoyed what i have played so far. The hacking system was awesome but other than that its a little clunky. The shooting mechanic was okay, the fist fighting is confusing also being the crouch button and the driving is just horrible. Honestly it was a little disappointing to the hype but it is still a good game. I had more fun with GTA 5 but this is aWatch Dogs over all is a great game. I enjoyed what i have played so far. The hacking system was awesome but other than that its a little clunky. The shooting mechanic was okay, the fist fighting is confusing also being the crouch button and the driving is just horrible. Honestly it was a little disappointing to the hype but it is still a good game. I had more fun with GTA 5 but this is a close second. The story was great and characters were very detailed in terms of personality. The graphics are amazing. The hacking mechanic is great and the little puzzles that were inter graded into the hacking was fun. I recommend this game to people who like a good story with fun side quests. But if you like smooth, fun and open world game play stick with GTA.… Expand
  53. gamergeektwo
    Jun 1, 2014
    8
    I don't know why some people give this a 5 or below, 6 or 7 would be understandable because it was somewhat disappointing to me and to no doubt, other people. It certainly has it's flaws and was over hyped, but doesn't make it a horrible game. Watch dogs is unique in it's own way because of the hacking you do, although it still pertains some things from other open world games. I thoughtI don't know why some people give this a 5 or below, 6 or 7 would be understandable because it was somewhat disappointing to me and to no doubt, other people. It certainly has it's flaws and was over hyped, but doesn't make it a horrible game. Watch dogs is unique in it's own way because of the hacking you do, although it still pertains some things from other open world games. I thought the characters were solid and good, and the graphics are nice but nothing groundbreaking. The map is huge and there are tons of things to explore, with many side missions to go with them which is a HUGE plus. The main problem for me was the driving which I though was needs a huge improvement, making car chases a lot more harder than it needs to be. The combat is smooth and there are a wide array of weaponry to use. Overall this game has it's flaws in some ways like any other game but this imo, is worth the 60 bucks. Although I would just try the game for yourself and see if you like it or not, since this game seems to have mixed reviews which I guess depends on peoples preferences.… Expand
  54. FireBlast
    May 28, 2014
    8
    I'll write some things I liked or disliked in Watch_Dogs:
    There is improved AI. For example, guard, if he didn't see you, will continue shooting to last place where he saw you. Also, quardians' behavior model changes every time you dying and trying to replay the mission.
    There is a giant amount of information about people, it makes Chicago extremely realistic. you can hear their phone    I'll write some things I liked or disliked in Watch_Dogs:
    There is improved AI. For example, guard, if he didn't see you, will continue shooting to last place where he saw you. Also, quardians' behavior model changes every time you dying and trying to replay the mission.
    There is a giant amount of information about people, it makes Chicago extremely realistic. you can hear their phone conversations or read SMS messages.
    Of course, graphics isn't as good as it was at E3 2012, but it's still good.
    The world is not as big as in ArmA or GTA V, but there is more events.
    All that stuff is covered by hacking. Hacking is the main aspect of game, and I like it. You can prevent crimes like John Reese, see life of every people in the city. It's so awesome.
    This game is not Game Of The Year, but it is cool and I will be waiting for Watch_Dogs 2    … Expand
  55. vpassassin
    May 29, 2014
    8
    Although I'll agree with some that it's not perfect, I can hardly understand giving this game a zero. If it's a game that you installed on your PC or put in your console and worked it deserves at least more than that. You probably weren't sold a broken game. Anyway, just because the driving is different than GTA doesn't mean it sucks it just means you have a different game mechanic toAlthough I'll agree with some that it's not perfect, I can hardly understand giving this game a zero. If it's a game that you installed on your PC or put in your console and worked it deserves at least more than that. You probably weren't sold a broken game. Anyway, just because the driving is different than GTA doesn't mean it sucks it just means you have a different game mechanic to learn. The missions are fun and there's plenty to do on the side. Looks great on my ps4 so far. I dunno why there are so many negative reviews just because it didn't blow your mind like you thought it might.… Expand
  56. Rx-78-2
    May 29, 2014
    8
    True this game has flaws, but after playing it for about 5 hours I found myself enjoying what it has to offer. This game for starters is waaaaaaaay better than gta, and offers it's own twist to it's gameplay. As the other individuals claim it's boring, but I feel as if gta is boring and watch dogs delivers . Some claim to be let down, what ever happen to having an open mind? The game isTrue this game has flaws, but after playing it for about 5 hours I found myself enjoying what it has to offer. This game for starters is waaaaaaaay better than gta, and offers it's own twist to it's gameplay. As the other individuals claim it's boring, but I feel as if gta is boring and watch dogs delivers . Some claim to be let down, what ever happen to having an open mind? The game is worth the money you spend and it will keep you occupied, if you have an imagination that is. So many gamers have gotten lazy and want everything laid out for them. Explore Chicago. True the graphics isn't e3 material, but it still doesn't look bad. Besides, game have not been released is 2k yet. The system will prove itself in due time, please allow time for epic graphics to unveil itself. All in all watch dogs is worth the buy, get it. Nothing really else to play on ps4 right now anyway.… Expand
  57. felipe_dimer
    May 29, 2014
    8
    it's a good game, it's not best game of the world but its good, a wonderful history and a fun and innovative gameplay with beauty graphics, but has a awful driving combined with bad physics can difficult you gameplay, but anyway, you should play the game first, and then ,if you liked, buy
  58. Thoryan94
    May 30, 2014
    8
    I can understand the hate where this game didn't deliver absolutely everything it promised, but it's still a solid game. Some bugs still need to be fixed where you can escape the police by jumping in the water and swimming a bit, but other than that on PS4 I haven't experienced any major game breaking bugs yet. So far in the 10 hours I put into it's a solid game and worth your time if youI can understand the hate where this game didn't deliver absolutely everything it promised, but it's still a solid game. Some bugs still need to be fixed where you can escape the police by jumping in the water and swimming a bit, but other than that on PS4 I haven't experienced any major game breaking bugs yet. So far in the 10 hours I put into it's a solid game and worth your time if you want a hacking/stealth game that's in a open world. I'm still kind of thirsty since I was expecting more out of this game, but my expectations shouldn't affect my opinion on the reality of the game. The game can get boring if you attempt the same missions over and over, but the campaign has a nice variety.… Expand
  59. Fire830
    May 30, 2014
    8
    I am looking at this from a fair point of view. I see people giving the game a 0 or 2 because the game did not live up to it's extremely high expectation. The game may not have lived up to its 10/10 expectation but it does deserve at least a 8/10, because for the most part it is a good quality game with great aspects to it.
  60. Extreme_Gamer16
    May 31, 2014
    8
    This game on the PS4... I can't even explain. It had magnificent graphics and the controls were easy to use. The only thing that I'm not too impressed with is the story. I feel in the amount of time they had spent making this game, they could have created a much better story. They should have put more time into the multiplayer too but overall, the game is really good.
  61. G-Fiasco
    May 31, 2014
    8
    I have had my hands on watchdogs for 2 days now and what’s clear already is this is a title that will require many, many days, probably weeks, to fully appreciate and understand. There is not much for easing new players into this much anticipated world apart from a fairly simple opening narrative. This introduces a revenge theme where the brooding player character, Aidan Pierce, isI have had my hands on watchdogs for 2 days now and what’s clear already is this is a title that will require many, many days, probably weeks, to fully appreciate and understand. There is not much for easing new players into this much anticipated world apart from a fairly simple opening narrative. This introduces a revenge theme where the brooding player character, Aidan Pierce, is searching for answers about the death of his young niece following a past hack that turned bad. Aidan with the help of some shady Dedsec (a sort of hackers anonymous) individuals go about getting to the bottom of why this family tragedy has befallen and why his family still remains in apparent danger.

    Upon entering the free game world for the 1st time after the opening story sequence I was overloaded with a massive array of features in very vivid and lively Chicago. It’s not to say this is a bad thing, plenty of titles introduce players to new games with slow, unimaginative tutorials and introductions, while better games immerse players early on incorporating game features that players will need to master. Watchdogs doesn’t really do either instead the game drops the player in and says here’s everything we got, go nuts!

    In fairness there are short tutorials for pretty much every activity and feature which are triggered as and when they are required as well as the player being able to access them anytime through the in game Smartphone. At first the sheer amount of information dropped at once seems overwhelming, with map icons for campaigns, side missions, collectibles, exploration, activities, investigations shopping and more. However after playing a little while it gets easier to process everything and develop a style of progression you’re comfortable with although this is frequently interrupted by constant remote alerts of crimes and criminals to stop. This can be a blessing and a curse, particularly for somewhat OCD gamers like myself that tend to leave no stone unturned.

    As for the gameplay itself, it came as quite of a surprise how similar I found the set up to GTA titles. The level of openness is impressive and praise has to give to the level of detail gone in which really makes the city feel alive everywhere you go. I did expect however a bit more cohesion between the player’s story and the game world. We knew before release that the player would be some kind of technological vigilante super Assange, however where this suffers at first is there is no real effort in establishing a motive for the players’ activities. I’m still unsure if Aidan is a hacker turned vigilante, or a vigilante who happens to be a skilled hacker. Again, the narrative at the beginning doesn’t really attempt to reconcile the two so there’s no real purpose to why Aidan should be stopping organ traffickers and potential violent criminals and fraudsters (while at the same time ripping off ATM’s!) What is interesting is the natural Moral compass imbedded in the game using a fairly simple reputation system. Going on a GTA themed joyride and mowing down lines of civilians will severely damage your reputation and make the game much more difficult (and annoying) by increasing chances a citizen may call the police on you and trigger what I have found to be long and frequently difficult pursuits. It is possible however to jam a 911 call or just bully their mobile phone off them. Trust can always be earned though, and stopping street crimes (although fairly repetitive) increases your reputation particularly if non-lethal force is applied, on this note, taking out cops in Arnie, Terminator 2 style by shooting out their legs is also useful as your reputation decrease is less severe than going full on Arnie terminator 1.

    The main selling point for watchdogs that separates it from other open world action games is the tech heavy focus. The players Smartphone is a powerful and enjoyable tool and the real time hacking features are unique to the world of gaming. Activating a profiling mode provides Aidan with general (and amusing) information on any citizen or enemy as well as potential access to their bank accounts or even music collections as well as detecting possible crimes and people/places of interest. Probably the most satisfying and engaging feature is Aidan’s ability to hack into the city’s CtOS network which controls everything from surveillance and electric grids, to street furniture and lockboxes. The dastardly smile on my face the first time I caused a super slow motion police car crash by changing the red lights must have been wider than the Chicago River. The usability of these features depends on if the city district the player is in has had its CtOS tower hacked in a somewhat assassins creed viewpoint unlock style. Some of these towers require parkour and puzzle solving to reach while others require stealth or straight up brutality to reach, Watch dogs does a great job of allowing the player to choose their own style for most situations, it is noted that the parkour features although simple are responsive and effective. Several hilarious decryptions are also available once you have successfully downloaded into some of these stations where you find out just how intrusive CtOS can be on its own citizens lives, from hacking into household camera’s to capture certain, home movies, *cough cough* to analysing people’s health and personal habits.

    What came as quite a surprise is how smooth the combat system plays, Watchdogs rivals and exceeds even the best 3rd person cover shooters. The cover system is simple and responsive with easy transitions not only round corners but even to cover points at long distances. There is a wide range of weaponry and crafting items to employ which when combined with combat hacking really provides the player with a feeling of control and skill while at the same time never being too easy due to its realism and responsive AI. Most engagements can be quickly pre-planned and strategized by the player. Find hard cover, then watch with glee as you hack into a series of cameras that allows the player to tag enemy positions, unlock doors, set off multiple distractions and even wirelessly hack enemies ear pieces, mobile phones (to text them amusing messages regarding mortgage rejections and more) and remotely set off explosive devices they happen to be carrying. Once the wireless mayhem has reduced your foes to paranoid wrecks, it’s time to move in and pick them off, or perhaps after profiling a guard and learning he’s excited for his daughters 2nd birthday, take them down with a riot stick or just waltz past.

    Perhaps some of the best moments I have had with watchdogs so far have not been campaign or side missions but rather in the alternative mode. There’s plenty of Fixer contracts to engage in for cash and experience points ranging from stopping a convoy to taking the Chicago PD on a wild goose chase. There’s also the hugely enjoyable “digital trips”, kind of techno induced acid trips which includes one activity called the “spider tank” which had me bouncing in my seat in excitement as I manoeuvred a giant robotic spider across the streets and rooftops of Chicago destroying everyone and anyone. The other game mode that has to be given praise is the embedded online features through the Smartphone online contracts. Although I get the feeling I have not got to sample all watchdogs multiplayer has to offer, what I have played has been smooth, exciting and tense. Although not directly linked to the story the invasion and tailing modes link to your wider role as a hacker where other real world players will invade your game session and attempt to hack your smart phone to gleam data from you while you are given a set time to find the hacker and put them down. The longer you are hacked the smaller the search area becomes with the tension retching up to find the geeky little thieves. On the flip side, you can hack some other poor fixer’s phone. Winning these hack duels grants notoriety points which grants useful special unlocks such as special ammo and vehicles. Another immensely exciting mode is a retrieval mode that consists of two teams driving and shooting it out to decrypt a single file package, the team who has possession of the file when 100% decrypted wins, how you get to that point is completely up to the players. The synchronicity between online contracts and the single player world is very exciting for the future of shared world games, and transitioning between the two is mostly fast and does not feel separated or restrictive, although it would be nice if there was an option to allow a friends list only option as I can foresee myself telling a would be hacker where they can stick their Smartphone for “invading” my game.

    Looks wise Watchdogs is finely polished and quite striking although I have not really had a wow moment so far in regards to its next gen visuals. The detail however is impressive with weather and lighting effects realistic and ambient touches such as trash floating along the floor in the wind. Up close character details are sharp and refined but once again probably still a little short of being the title that really pushes next gen graphics. The overall style seems to mix a blend of urban, cyberpunk and metropolitan styles although it hasn’t fully engaged me atmospherically to a point I could say it has its own distinct ambience or unique look. I would have liked to see a bit more of a distinct effort to engage the player into a stylised world and was probably expecting something a bit darker and underground.

    Overall it’s clear that after just a couple of days with watchdogs there’s so much in terms of content and execution to keep a large spectrum of gamers interested and happy. For open world aficionado’s and accomplishment guru’s there’s a mind bogglingly comprehensive progression system including campaign, general experience, skill points and unlocks, side missions, investigation, exploration, collectibles, interactions and activities. Watch dogs does a fantastic job in rewarding players for fully experiencing its vast open world features with progression wheels for absolutely everything with rewards, unlocks and special items making all activities worthwhile and not just extra’s to the main missions. For the more action orientated players the gameplay and scenarios are exciting, immersive and fairly challenging, with plenty of features to provide play style and options. The combat system is enjoyable and rewarding and the AI responsive.

    My first impression of watchdogs is it seems to just fall short of being a truly iconic next gen title however there’s so much going on that you won’t have time to really care especially when raising a bridge behind you with cadre of cop cars in close pursuit. The graphics on the whole don’t quite provide the outstanding next gen visuals I have been waiting for however there are plenty of visual features and effects for eye candy. It would have gone a long way having a deeper opening narrative and character introduction to link the story to the wider game world giving it some perspective, and emotion, although there’s plenty of scope to develop this as the campaign unravels. The scope and scale of the game together with the well-crafted combat and unique game features will make Watchdogs worthwhile the time required to hack in for a large percentage of gamers.    … Expand
  62. Bakoff
    Jun 1, 2014
    8
    It's a really good game, really ambitious and it's got very good graphics.
    The physics et the driving is not perfect, but it's correct.
    I don't undestands the previous mark where people compare the release version and a TECHNICAL preview of 2012 E3 ... I can affirm it's will be a new classic video game. Petit salut de la France ! La communauté du jeu vidéo actuelle part en    It's a really good game, really ambitious and it's got very good graphics.
    The physics et the driving is not perfect, but it's correct.

    I don't undestands the previous mark where people compare the release version and a TECHNICAL preview of 2012 E3 ...

    I can affirm it's will be a new classic video game.

    Petit salut de la France ! La communauté du jeu vidéo actuelle part en cacahuète ...    … Expand
  63. Shanki86
    Jun 1, 2014
    8
    First time reviewer taking a stab at a game that is getting way to much hate. It's not the best game I've ever played but it's not even near the 0's and the 1's it's receiving from petty gamers. Overall it's a fun game with tons to do, I've had this game since release and i am not even near of finishing the main campaign as i always get sidetracked with all of the extra content. I see thisFirst time reviewer taking a stab at a game that is getting way to much hate. It's not the best game I've ever played but it's not even near the 0's and the 1's it's receiving from petty gamers. Overall it's a fun game with tons to do, I've had this game since release and i am not even near of finishing the main campaign as i always get sidetracked with all of the extra content. I see this as a good foundation as a ongoing series with some aspects that needs polishing. Graphics is good, not next gen but seeing as this is a cross-gen game i'm okay with that. Not that graphics matters that much versus game-play. Some game-play elements like effecting the game world gives this game a fresh new take at open worlds. The fun in causing mayhem by switching all streetlights to green or blowing up steam pipes at the right moment is priceless. The freedom in how to approach most missions is also a plus. You can either go all blazing or try a stealthy approach which is always my method. AI needs improvement but this is something most games needs and maybe we will see this further in this next generation. Other elements like the re-routing game-play when hacking could 've been more enjoyable then pressing X a bunch of times but the puzzle of how to unlock this game-play makes up for this. All in all it's a good game that deserves a 7 as minimum regardless of downgraded graphics or a more realistic car mechanics that is a bit more clunky then gamers are used to. I am giving this an 8 seeing as i've spent more then 15 hours of this game and is nowhere done with it.… Expand
  64. Theycallmezach
    Jun 1, 2014
    8
    If you go into the mindset that this should be exactly like GTA 5, you will be dismayed. But also pleasantly surprised. Watch_Dogs brings an action packed smart thriller campaign, with memorable characters, fluid gameplay, fun side missions, satisfying online and a breathing city, Watch_Dogs should have a 7 or higher score. The only reason I am giving it an 8 is due to its infrequentIf you go into the mindset that this should be exactly like GTA 5, you will be dismayed. But also pleasantly surprised. Watch_Dogs brings an action packed smart thriller campaign, with memorable characters, fluid gameplay, fun side missions, satisfying online and a breathing city, Watch_Dogs should have a 7 or higher score. The only reason I am giving it an 8 is due to its infrequent subpar graphics which they lied about at e3 and a lack of customization. But both can be overlooked and will not effect you at all.… Expand
  65. VenkmanGB35
    Aug 6, 2014
    8
    I have to admit, when I first booted this game up I was not blown away like I expected to be. I played it for about two hours and was kind of bored wiith it. However, I decided to pick it back up and it turned out to be really good! The first two hours while boring, are meant to set up the long-term story arc for the charachters- which it did. Once the story go going it was very enjoyableI have to admit, when I first booted this game up I was not blown away like I expected to be. I played it for about two hours and was kind of bored wiith it. However, I decided to pick it back up and it turned out to be really good! The first two hours while boring, are meant to set up the long-term story arc for the charachters- which it did. Once the story go going it was very enjoyable and I became addicted to seeing what would happen next. The graphics- although not as good as advertised where still really great. The water and light effects were awesome and I had no lag on my PS4. Chicago was fully realized and my favorite location was Pawnee- a small hick town outside of the main city. I only had a few majore issues with the game, the driving and the fact that you can't shoot a gun and drive. If these two things were fixed I would probobly give the game a 9 instead of an 8. Overall this is a great game that was tons of fun to play. I can't wait for a substantial piece of DLC to hit so I can jump back in and play some more.… Expand
  66. reflexreaction
    Jun 4, 2014
    8
    Much better than other players are letting on. Not entirely sure why people are so disappointed either. The game is fun, and whilst it's true the first act starts slowly, it certainly picks up pace and certain parts extremely memorable (e.g. the scene where you escape from your apartment). Also, the online integration is cutting edge - no one has done this before and it's amazing.
  67. SoxDrengen
    Jun 12, 2014
    8
    This is an example of how "hype" can have a bad impact on a game. My review will not be based on what they might have promised us, but how the game actually did deliver when it got to the release day.

    First of all, i will start with the main character which is Aiden Pearce. This is the character that the player will play as and this person comes out for some unfortunate events that    This is an example of how "hype" can have a bad impact on a game. My review will not be based on what they might have promised us, but how the game actually did deliver when it got to the release day.

    First of all, i will start with the main character which is Aiden Pearce. This is the character that the player will play as and this person comes out for some unfortunate events that changes his life forever, and then of course Aiden will have to go and try to make up for this mess that has happened.

    I think that the graphics within this game is absolutely stunning, i got the feeling that i actually would be in the city of Chicago. Not only the graphics was great, but the animations of the people going around of the world was really pretty as well. One of the things i noticed was someone in a park was playing around with a football, and i was amazed how realistic it looked.

    The whole story in Watch Dogs could at some times be a bit confusing, and it lost me a few times because i didn't really find it that interesting. The campaign missions was sometimes very similar - go here - shoot them - hack this - do this puzzle - go to next mission like. But the missions also had their moments and some of them was REALLY FUNNY.

    There is one more thing i need to talk about, and that's the physics of objects within the game. I really think that they nailed the physics and how much damage the objects do on the car, it really suits the game well and i enjoyed them.

    All in all, this was a great game and i enjoyed it most of the times i would recommend anyone who reads this to go and try it out, because it is a fun experience and it's different with all the hacking going on within the city itself.    … Expand
  68. ColosuKingRevew
    Jun 8, 2014
    8
    This was a rather remarkable game. The game felt like it did linger off topic from time to time and the aim of the game felt shaky at times. however, when it all came down to the end, all the "loose fittings, all came together for a truly brain contorting finally. the use of a more relate-able theme to the audience adds to the immersing atmosphere.
  69. DarlesCharwin
    Jun 10, 2014
    8
    These clowns stating that this game isn't worth your money obviously haven't played it. I will admit the content is somewhat parallel to GTA. I hate the GTA games, because they lose my interest fairly quickly and don't have much substance to the plot. My girlfriend picked up Watch Dogs for me, because I was not planning on spending the money after reading a ton of reviews on the game.These clowns stating that this game isn't worth your money obviously haven't played it. I will admit the content is somewhat parallel to GTA. I hate the GTA games, because they lose my interest fairly quickly and don't have much substance to the plot. My girlfriend picked up Watch Dogs for me, because I was not planning on spending the money after reading a ton of reviews on the game. I am 100% thankful that I did receive the game. This game has held my interest, and I find myself wanting to call out sick from work just to play it (I haven't). The reviews stating the game was completed in 8 to 10 hours is completely ridiculous, I have been playing for around 7 to 8 hours and just went into act 2. When reading the bad reviews on this page, be careful. I almost didn't play this game and would have missed out on one of the best games released this year for the new generation. On the flip side I do agree that the graphics don't seem to be any better than the previous console generation, but the game content blind you to this fact.… Expand
  70. Eternal_Rage
    Jun 12, 2014
    8
    If you are looking for the game of the year, this is not likely it. However, the gameplay is extremely fun and there is tons of stuff to do. If you are a fan of GTA style games then you will absolutely love this game.
  71. AhmedShehab95
    Jun 15, 2014
    8
    Open world friendly and superb fun!

    if you like open world games i.e GTA,Sleeping dogs etc. you'll definitely like this one.

    its story and gameplay are decent and enjoyable.

    don't listen to those who gave it zeros or 1,2,3,4 and 5 they are completely dishonest.
  72. Mamel
    Jun 13, 2014
    8
    Playing the campaign mode first and sticking with it may give users a better feeling about Watch Dogs. My first two hours were spent wandering around, escaping police, and general exploring which was play but not very rewarding. When I stayed with the campaign mode only I found the game much more rewarding. Watching a few YouTube videos on game play stratagy also helped. Give the game aPlaying the campaign mode first and sticking with it may give users a better feeling about Watch Dogs. My first two hours were spent wandering around, escaping police, and general exploring which was play but not very rewarding. When I stayed with the campaign mode only I found the game much more rewarding. Watching a few YouTube videos on game play stratagy also helped. Give the game a chance and you may find you enjoy it more then you first think. Enjoy!… Expand
  73. wrophoenix
    Jun 14, 2014
    8
    I played this game thinking it was going to be everything I wanted, but it wasn't...it was even more than I expected. I enjoy all the fine details of the game such as simple robbers to convoys of criminals in the organ selling black market. The graphics aren't the best nor do they look how I originally hoped the game would look, but they still look great (to me). Some say, "this game isI played this game thinking it was going to be everything I wanted, but it wasn't...it was even more than I expected. I enjoy all the fine details of the game such as simple robbers to convoys of criminals in the organ selling black market. The graphics aren't the best nor do they look how I originally hoped the game would look, but they still look great (to me). Some say, "this game is GTA," it's similar, except you can hack the citiy, SAVE people, and be good or bad. I enjoyed the hacking control that this game offers. In the trailer where Aiden says, "I've never had so much control" Ubisoft wasn't lying. You do control the city and feel like you have immense power while still being a civilian. I also enjoy the three ways to get through missions: Stealth/Non-violent, Stealth/Violent, and all out attack, while all using the power of technology against itself. It's not perfect, but it delivered just about everything I expected and more.… Expand
  74. Darthtux
    Jun 24, 2014
    8
    Watch dogs is a decent open world game and by the way Chicago looks amazing! The game has a decent story and gameplay but throughout my playthrough I realized the missions tend to get repetitive. Watch dogs is exactly GTA but with a new skill and that is hacking. I find hacking to be pretty fun but it could also turn to be repetitve. There's a lot to do in Chicago throughout the game andWatch dogs is a decent open world game and by the way Chicago looks amazing! The game has a decent story and gameplay but throughout my playthrough I realized the missions tend to get repetitive. Watch dogs is exactly GTA but with a new skill and that is hacking. I find hacking to be pretty fun but it could also turn to be repetitve. There's a lot to do in Chicago throughout the game and you wont stop doing everything you see! Multiplayer was good espically the online hacking. The online hacking was scary when you played as the hacker, just finding a place to hide or blend in is hard! Overall Watch dogs is a good and decent game with a beautiful city despite of its repetiviveness.… Expand
  75. Ecresis
    Jun 24, 2014
    8
    As a big fan of open world games, I enjoyed Watch Dogs a lot. The story is good and you to know what happens next, the missions might get a bit repetitive if you don't relax and enjoy the wonderful environment between the missions. My advice is that you sometimes get out of your car, walk in the rain, or near the lakes, listen to people conversations, even if it doesn't serve you forAs a big fan of open world games, I enjoyed Watch Dogs a lot. The story is good and you to know what happens next, the missions might get a bit repetitive if you don't relax and enjoy the wonderful environment between the missions. My advice is that you sometimes get out of your car, walk in the rain, or near the lakes, listen to people conversations, even if it doesn't serve you for anything.

    The driving might seem a bit odd after the first mission, but you get used to it, and you can always stop crimes to improve your reputation, if you ran over some citizens on the way, don't worry.

    I'm not giving it a 9 or a 10 because I feel that it could have been better, I expected more on the visual side, even if it is already beautiful if you forget the fact that they downgraded the game for no obvious reasons. The AI could have been better as well, it is sometimes ridiculous how they don't see you.

    Conclusion : maybe not be totally worth the high price, but still a good game, and lots of awesome moments. I enjoyed the fact that you can always choose to blow everything up or escape using the city using the traffic lights, the spikes etc. Nice open world, very realistic, wonderful sunsets on the lake, many travel options (including fast travel), and OK replay value if you try to play all stealth or full grenade-launcher.    … Expand
  76. Metra
    Jun 25, 2014
    8
    An absolute great game from Ubisoft once again. Fantastic graphics, great gameplay, and great mechanics. Though, I must say the campaign is the weak part of Watch_Dogs.

    Graphics The graphics are beautiful, this is a great game to showcase the power of the PS4. Great lighting, pretty good texture quality, nice post-processing effects and great lighting. (yes I said that twice). I just    An absolute great game from Ubisoft once again. Fantastic graphics, great gameplay, and great mechanics. Though, I must say the campaign is the weak part of Watch_Dogs.

    Graphics
    The graphics are beautiful, this is a great game to showcase the power of the PS4. Great lighting, pretty good texture quality, nice post-processing effects and great lighting. (yes I said that twice). I just have to emphasize how fantastic the lighting effects are. At night time, seeing the light from the streetlights illuminate the dark city is really nice. I could give this game a 10/10 just from the graphics.

    But games aren't all about graphics, which brings me onto gameplay.
    The hacking technique used to manipulate your environment is definitely interesting and fun at first... But play the game a little longer and you'll quickly find it to become boring. There's not much variety in the objects you can hack into, I found myself just hacking into the same things every time in combat. Like the explosive phones, roadblocks, bridges, etc.. It's just boring after using it 10 times.
    The gunplay in the game is very nice. Though, I'd like to be able to shoot without aiming down my sight at some points, but that's a minor complaint, so I don't care all that much. The cover-to-cover movement is nice, and is fun to use to get around enemies as well.

    Story
    I don't want to spoil it, so I'll just say this: disappointing.
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    I'd probably cover more, but I'll admit I'm pretty lazy. But anyway, this is basically all I bet you'd like to know anyway. If you want more, read some other reviews.    … Expand
  77. MAD_GAMER_210
    Jun 25, 2014
    8
    I thought it was a good fun game! It's kind of like grand theft auto gameplay except for the hacking aspect of it, don't have many custimizations but overall fun to play!
  78. DJ_TheSecond
    Jun 26, 2014
    8
    Awesome fun, Watch Dogs plays best similar when you roam the open world. It is a stunningly beautiful interpretation of Chicago aided by the hacking options. The NPCs are, at times, hilarious to watch as they cower in bemusement from exploding pipes or they exchange risque text messages. Would have rated higher but I felt the storyline was lacking and didn't really grab or hold myAwesome fun, Watch Dogs plays best similar when you roam the open world. It is a stunningly beautiful interpretation of Chicago aided by the hacking options. The NPCs are, at times, hilarious to watch as they cower in bemusement from exploding pipes or they exchange risque text messages. Would have rated higher but I felt the storyline was lacking and didn't really grab or hold my attention and I kept putting it on hold to do more enjoyable side missions. Great game, story could have been improved as I just didn't sympathise with the characters.… Expand
  79. JoshLuck1995
    Jun 29, 2014
    8
    Watchdogs was over hyped, and their was to much comparison to the GTA series, i believe this is because there was just such a lack of games at the time for the next gen consoles everybody wanted something amazing, however watchdogs does make you feel let down IF you go into the game expecting a similar experience to GTA. however the game itself holds its own, it is a unique game with theWatchdogs was over hyped, and their was to much comparison to the GTA series, i believe this is because there was just such a lack of games at the time for the next gen consoles everybody wanted something amazing, however watchdogs does make you feel let down IF you go into the game expecting a similar experience to GTA. however the game itself holds its own, it is a unique game with the hacking part to it and i very much enjoyed playing it but the only thing you have to get your teeth into is the story mode there isnt much side quests… Expand
  80. Komrath
    Jul 1, 2014
    8
    In general the game is pretty interesting, although victimised by the Ubisoft's marketing team hype. As many people point out, the story is kind of "flat" — the protagonist kind of tries to keep the moral upper hand on the motives, but the game doesn't follow through: you gonna kill, you gonna maul, you can shot petty criminals in plain sight and still get "positive karma" and points forIn general the game is pretty interesting, although victimised by the Ubisoft's marketing team hype. As many people point out, the story is kind of "flat" — the protagonist kind of tries to keep the moral upper hand on the motives, but the game doesn't follow through: you gonna kill, you gonna maul, you can shot petty criminals in plain sight and still get "positive karma" and points for doing that. It doesn't feel good considering how superior Aiden Pearce seems to feel about his motives and actions in the main story.

    Also the whole side-mission model is kind of distracting and I felt like that game cannot really decide what should be done, e.g. you unlock some critical abilities with side-missions (e.g. do 10 of one type) which isn't very clear in the game on the start. Later these abilities are useless, so the balance between main story and side missions is broken.

    Multiplayer experience varies greatly — I experienced awesome hacking sessions in the middle of Chicago, but quite often got "dumped" in the middle of nowhere, no car or any other mean of transport available = lost points. Also one thing that bugs me off is that experienced players keep reseting their notoriety points and vulture on fresh gamers, making the experience unbearable. Invasions are also too early in the game, so the best way is to disable them, do first few acts and then enable invasions again to keep the game balanced.

    In general the game is a fun way to spend time, graphics (even watered-down) are nice and Chicago is a lively, wonderful city to roll with your shenanigans :-) It can get only better    … Expand
  81. hopefulcynic
    Jul 3, 2014
    8
    Watch Dogs is a lot of fun, but almost every positive seems to be backhanded with disappointments. Being from Chicago I was really looking forward to an open world game set there. There are a lot of Chicago icons, but this is not Chicago at all. For an open world sandbox I am happy to see a skill "tree" however 75% of them are useless. Hacking other players adds a fresh multiplayer mode,Watch Dogs is a lot of fun, but almost every positive seems to be backhanded with disappointments. Being from Chicago I was really looking forward to an open world game set there. There are a lot of Chicago icons, but this is not Chicago at all. For an open world sandbox I am happy to see a skill "tree" however 75% of them are useless. Hacking other players adds a fresh multiplayer mode, but because hacking another player raises your chance of being hacked 9 out of 10 people you hack know your coming before you initiate the invasion. Look forward to trying to sneak up on someone backed into a corner with a fully automatic weapon pointed at the only location you can reach. There are a decent number of weapons and gadgets that you can buy, but this game was made by Ubisoft so after only a few hours you will have more money than you can spend and will never run out of anything. Seriously, I'm pretty sure your ammo refills itself. I think you can see where I am going with this review; Watch Dogs is a very fun contradiction of itself, so long as you don't take it too seriously. PS game trailers are almost never an accurate representation of how the finished product will look. It's not right, but it's the way it is. And man is it frustrating to be driving a vehicle at max speed taking out everything in your path only to come to a dead stop because you hit a 5 foot tall tree.… Expand
  82. Greyfox86AU
    Jul 6, 2014
    8
    This game might not be perfect but the users jumping on the illogical hate bandwagon need to step back and look at the game logically. I don't judge a game based on some controversy over a trailer shown at e3; when I see e3 stuff I enjoy it for what it is but expecting it always to be the end product is naive. I thoroughly have enjoyed my time with this game and as someone who prefers PCThis game might not be perfect but the users jumping on the illogical hate bandwagon need to step back and look at the game logically. I don't judge a game based on some controversy over a trailer shown at e3; when I see e3 stuff I enjoy it for what it is but expecting it always to be the end product is naive. I thoroughly have enjoyed my time with this game and as someone who prefers PC it runs and looks very good on the console (ps4).

    The city is amazingly detailed and the scale is massive; though some places made me wonder why they were so fleshed out when there was no "content" or gameplay related to that area but this may get used in the expansion with T-Bone. Graphically for a console game it is very good and even though only 30fps with some slow downs during chaos it doesn't feel gimped like some sub 60fps games do which I am very fussy about.

    Game play is fun, the shooting feels good and the guns have a nice variety. Though I wish you did not carry them all on you all the time which can make the weapon wheel get very messy when trying to quickly swap to a preferred weapon. The driving at first felt odd to me and I thought I was going to hate driving around in this game; luckily I gave it more time and practice and actually love flawing it around the city now and getting sideways around sharp corners.

    Story is subjective and I think it really depends on the person whether you will like Aiden and his mission throughout the game. Personally I loved it and I think the issue is many feel he is boring or dull; what I got from the story was he wasn't always this way he has become consumed by revenge to the point he is hollow and only cares about achieving his goal even at the cost of alienating himself from his remaining loved ones and friends. His comrades and enemies are interesting but I wish they were fleshed out a bit more.

    Over all this game is not perfect but far from the outrageous failure many claim it to be. I don't get caught up in hype nor jump on journalistic hate bandwagons; it's best to judge something for yourself based on loading the game up and playing. Not based on e3 footage from the past or articles about settings being hidden. Sure those things may be bad practice but that doesn't mean the game that a whole team of people spent years creating isn't fun and enjoyable.    … Expand
  83. DanielCameBy
    Jul 13, 2014
    8
    Watch Dogs is an extremely ambitous game.
    Ubisoft developed a game rich in detail and history, but in seek for an engaging campain they forgot little details to make this game a must-have.
    This game needed to be cooked a more time since it is still raw. Developers tried to aim for sky without looking at their shoes, therefore the explanation for haters in the reviews right below. The    Watch Dogs is an extremely ambitous game.
    Ubisoft developed a game rich in detail and history, but in seek for an engaging campain they forgot little details to make this game a must-have.
    This game needed to be cooked a more time since it is still raw.
    Developers tried to aim for sky without looking at their shoes, therefore the explanation for haters in the reviews right below.
    The experience in this game is beautiful. Graphics, story and the way you can play through it makes it totally engaging, even though it is interrupted by bugs, frame rate drops, a lack of combat options and uncommon controls.
    This game is a frustrated masterpiece, it has an excellent concept but it is poor developed.
    We'll have to wait for a sequel and see if all of their sins have been corrected by then.
    I'll give this game an 8.5    … Expand
  84. PeteStaiv
    Jul 17, 2014
    8
    It's ridiculous how many users **** on this game! The open world of Watch Dogs feels alive and the shooting mechanics is simply the best! Sure, the characters could be more interesting and the campaign could be longer, but overall its the great game!
  85. Shiftian_Be
    Jul 21, 2014
    8
    Watchdogs captivated me with its compelling story.. It never tires and keeps going at a steady pace.. The hacking is fun and innovative and the implementation of its multiplayer aspects is fresh and fun.

    Its side missions are boring and repetitive and the platinum trophy ( for those that care) is taken hostage by an incredibly difficult and annoying minigame that made me want to eat the    Watchdogs captivated me with its compelling story.. It never tires and keeps going at a steady pace.. The hacking is fun and innovative and the implementation of its multiplayer aspects is fresh and fun.

    Its side missions are boring and repetitive and the platinum trophy ( for those that care) is taken hostage by an incredibly difficult and annoying minigame that made me want to eat the freaking disk on multiple occasions.

    Well worth your time but , honestly , not as great as foretold.    … Expand
  86. SHOTINATOR1243
    Jul 29, 2014
    8
    It annoys me when people (GTA fans) say that this is a GTA rip off when clearly it isn't. There is no over the top violence and no meaningless plot of the campaign game. Watch Dogs brings that to the table. It has an interesting and deep story line that goes on for a good 4-hour game and then afterwards there is so much more to do such as exploration and the activities: races, crime,It annoys me when people (GTA fans) say that this is a GTA rip off when clearly it isn't. There is no over the top violence and no meaningless plot of the campaign game. Watch Dogs brings that to the table. It has an interesting and deep story line that goes on for a good 4-hour game and then afterwards there is so much more to do such as exploration and the activities: races, crime, assassinations. You name it and it is a side mission in this game. The multiplayer brings new elements to the next-gen experience and really shows of what is possible in gaming. This game is not a copy of another series, those games should be copying this as it has fresh new ideas and the story is also the whole game world in which you play. Watch Dogs is one of the best titles out there for a new sandbox/free-roam experience.… Expand
  87. Stafmeister
    Aug 29, 2014
    8
    Initially had high expectations for this game, then saw all the critical response and decided to pass on it. However a friend who has a similar taste in games bought it and enjoyed it, so I found a cheap Dedsec edition and got into it. I have found it a lot of fun to play, I don't think comparing it ti GTA V is fair as they are different takes on the sandbox genre, for example I wouldn'tInitially had high expectations for this game, then saw all the critical response and decided to pass on it. However a friend who has a similar taste in games bought it and enjoyed it, so I found a cheap Dedsec edition and got into it. I have found it a lot of fun to play, I don't think comparing it ti GTA V is fair as they are different takes on the sandbox genre, for example I wouldn't compare Infamous to either game. The online games have been entertaining, especially the hacking and tailing. The story was not particularly strong, but there will be inevitable sequels and this is a good starting place in my opinion. If you can find it for a good price, this game is definitely worth playing.… Expand
  88. Midgarian
    Sep 10, 2014
    8
    If you never been to Chicago and cannot afford going there, buy Watch Dogs. Or if you ever dreamt about a massacre in millenium park or speed through downtown. Whatever you would like to do virtually in Chicago, this game is really good for that part, it's an incredible replica of the city with all it's content: steal money from a guy who pays for porn. The game dynamics feel pretty neat:If you never been to Chicago and cannot afford going there, buy Watch Dogs. Or if you ever dreamt about a massacre in millenium park or speed through downtown. Whatever you would like to do virtually in Chicago, this game is really good for that part, it's an incredible replica of the city with all it's content: steal money from a guy who pays for porn. The game dynamics feel pretty neat: good control of the cars, shooting, movement, etc.

    The big downside of this game and probably the main reason for the legion of haters is the plot. Please don't buy this game if you want to play a game, treat Watch Dogs as a sightseeing experience. The storyline is just ridiculously bad: Aiden Pierce could be replaced by a potato or sack of balls and it would make no difference (at least it would be funny for the first 5 min seeing a sack of balls blowing stuff up), same goes to the side characters. Ubisoft promised us this griping conspiracy theory wikileaks/bourne type of story and we ended up with a straight to DVD mockbuster.

    The only reason for an 8 is because I get to steal money from a guy who pays for porn while shooting people under the bean.    … Expand
  89. twc004
    Oct 6, 2014
    8
    I had a lot of fun during my time with Watch Dogs. I was able to hack, kill, and steal from people all across Chicago. Something I will obviously never be able to do in real life or desire to. Anyways, the game has ok graphics and fun gameplay. I do not think the map is large enough. I think that your freedom can also be limited at times. It does somewhat remind me of GTA 5, unfortunately.I had a lot of fun during my time with Watch Dogs. I was able to hack, kill, and steal from people all across Chicago. Something I will obviously never be able to do in real life or desire to. Anyways, the game has ok graphics and fun gameplay. I do not think the map is large enough. I think that your freedom can also be limited at times. It does somewhat remind me of GTA 5, unfortunately. I think that the series could be something special, but it needs some work.… Expand
  90. andrewscool101
    Sep 21, 2014
    8
    Game is very good.
    Campaign was long enough and I really enjoyed it. It had a good story to it but I don't want to go into any spoilers.
    Online hacking is very fun where you can invade another players game and hack them. The hack lasts 200 seconds and every 25% the circle gets smaller and the victims job is to find you (you're somewhere in that circle) and kill you. Tailing is similar    Game is very good.
    Campaign was long enough and I really enjoyed it. It had a good story to it but I don't want to go into any spoilers.
    Online hacking is very fun where you can invade another players game and hack them. The hack lasts 200 seconds and every 25% the circle gets smaller and the victims job is to find you (you're somewhere in that circle) and kill you. Tailing is similar where you basically follow someone and they have no idea you're there (unless they profile you).
    Decryption is okay and so is the online racing, I don't really bother with them as much though.
    The reason I gave it an 8/10 is because of the free roam, you can only walk around with your friends, there is absolutely nothing else you can do but walk/drive around the city so that gets boring quickly.

    Anyway, really good game. People who give it bad reviews are comparing it to GTA, not every open-world game has to be compared to GTA!    … Expand
  91. StealthyK1LLs
    Sep 20, 2014
    8
    While it isn't the visual spectacle they showed at E3 2012, Watch_Dogs is truly a new experience that I won't soon forget. You are set in Chicago, the city that can be shut down with an iPhone. Hack stop signs, ATMs, trains, and car doors. Expand your arsenal to stop criminals and fixers. First off, the multiplayer is truly different and something to be hold. It consists of racing, hackingWhile it isn't the visual spectacle they showed at E3 2012, Watch_Dogs is truly a new experience that I won't soon forget. You are set in Chicago, the city that can be shut down with an iPhone. Hack stop signs, ATMs, trains, and car doors. Expand your arsenal to stop criminals and fixers. First off, the multiplayer is truly different and something to be hold. It consists of racing, hacking people who don't know you are in their game, and even a free play mode to just roam the huge and detailed city of Chicago and f*** s*** up together. The story is great, but a bit short for my taste. I got about 6 hours or so from story, and an extra 20+ hours from everything else. Aiden Pearce was a great protagonist, but like Conner from AC3, he was very boring and could have been much more than he was. The reason this game is an 8 instead of 10 is because the side content gets very boring. It's all the same. All criminal convoys and gang hideouts are the same, but they are still very fun. Fixer contracts are boring as hell. I'm not going to compare this game to GTA, because only bad reviewers compare one game to another to a similar one without focusing on the essentials. Also, there aren't all that many vehicles at all. There are only about 3 or 4 bikes, and cars are limited (but look sick). Overall, Watch_Dogs is an innovative and extremely interactive game, but repetitive gameplay, boring side missions, and limited mechanics hold this game back from being GOTY. I definitely recommend this game, especially on PS4 with the exclusive missions. Do yourself a favor, and buy this game.… Expand
  92. tashhart88
    Sep 15, 2014
    8
    What can i say about this game, pure brilliance! didn't live entirely up to the expectation but not far behind either!
    I hope in the second game there's more to do after you complete the game.
    And i think it be great fun if the next one was based somewhere like London.

    Well done Ubisoft :)
  93. Mosh603
    Sep 19, 2014
    8
    PROS: The storyline is a good concept and I enjoyed seeing it play out. There is also 40+ hours of solid gameplay because the story is long and the game has many side missions to do. The hacking is really entertaining and surprisingly does not get old or tired. I thought the shooting mechanics were also well done and pretty tight. The multiplayer was also pretty fun, I had many hours ofPROS: The storyline is a good concept and I enjoyed seeing it play out. There is also 40+ hours of solid gameplay because the story is long and the game has many side missions to do. The hacking is really entertaining and surprisingly does not get old or tired. I thought the shooting mechanics were also well done and pretty tight. The multiplayer was also pretty fun, I had many hours of solid entertainment trying to hack people and not have them discover me.

    CONS: The beginning of the game is a tad slow. Also, the driving mechanics and vehicle damage/destruction were very poor and inconsistent. Sometimes I would smash through a fence, hit a trash can, and hit a park bench and have little to no damage on the car.

    Overall, I totally recommend this game. Worth every penny.    … Expand
  94. BaronMonaco
    Jul 5, 2015
    8
    I feel like most of the gamers had very high expectations concerning Watch Dogs and just felt let down when playing it, but if, like me, you didn't buy the game one year after its release date, then you probably don't have those expectations.

    So first thing first : the looks, it's not the most important thing in a game but it still is your first contact with it, and although there has    I feel like most of the gamers had very high expectations concerning Watch Dogs and just felt let down when playing it, but if, like me, you didn't buy the game one year after its release date, then you probably don't have those expectations.

    So first thing first : the looks, it's not the most important thing in a game but it still is your first contact with it, and although there has been an obvious graphic downgrade compared to the first public appearance of the game, but honestly the game is still beautiful and worthy of next-gen consoles, my only technical issue is the clipping (when parts of the game such like cars or people aren't visible in the distance and appear out of the blue when you get close), which is pretty common for open-worlds.

    And about the world of the game, the city of Chicago is very well pictured in the game and it feels like a true living city (car accidents, robbery, conversation, romance, etc... and you don't have anything to do with those) but it lacks in interaction with you the player especially when compared to GTA 5. You don't have a real life, only a purpose be the Vigilante and yes that can keep you busy for a while (approximately 300 side activities to do), but gets monotonous when you already did 200 of them...

    Concerning the main story I have seen a lot of complaints about the uncharismatic Aiden Pearce, I agree to say it doesn't have a lot of charisma but it's the same for every modern Ubisoft Games (except Ezio), concerning the support characters, you can read them pretty easily, but they aren't badly done, just expected. The story is probably the worst part of the game, its definitely generic, not bad, but predictable for any regular consumer of entertainment.

    But now let's talk about the best part of the game, its gameplay, yes the driving can be improved to be more realistic but it stills very easy to master and won't bother you at hole during the game. The shooting and infiltration phases are good and not too easy (don't forget you can change the difficulty in the options) but above all else, what makes Watch Dogs unique it's the hacking, it's everywhere around you and totally change the gameplay, so yes they can still add more options to it but for the first installment in the franchise it's already a success.

    So yes Watch Dogs isn't a "WAHOU" game but it's good entertainment and for the first installment of the franchise very promising for the future (way better than Assassin's Creed 1) and definitely worth of the money (50 hours if you want the 100%). I advise the game for every gamer, except the ones that are very story oriented.    … Expand
  95. donald108
    Oct 19, 2014
    8
    Watch_dogs offers a great open world, but outside of the campaign, there is only a lot of repetitive missions to do. It offers great graphics, especially on cut scenes, however I found the game can lag a little. I enjoyed the game, some easy and difficult (ACT 2 MISSION 6) missions. I found it similar to GTA at the start and then it diverged, but I can still see the similarities.
  96. T_BlackDeath_T
    Oct 22, 2014
    8
    WatchDogs aint that bad as people might think but it does have its problems such as the driving is a mess but fun once u mastered the controls. I like the idea of WatchDogs Its Setting is brilliant and the graphics aint that bad as some might think yes they downgraded the graphics but still looks amazing plus the story is great but the guy you play is not so good i found him boring
  97. ThiouZ
    Nov 11, 2014
    8
    Watch Dogs is a new franchise like Assassin's Creed in its time. This is not GTA but still a good game on PS4. This game is fun to play in the city of Chicago.

    Graphics 9/10
    Music 9/10
    Scenario 7/10
    Gameplay 8/10
    Multiplayer 7/10

    My overall score is 8
  98. Interstellar_
    Nov 14, 2014
    8
    Who can give 0 for this game ! WTF ? You give this score because you are frustrate ?
    I think 80 it's a reasonable score for this new franchise.
    DLC Badblood give a fresh view of this game univers too.
  99. Goby
    Dec 30, 2015
    8
    What's happening in the commentary here is the same **** that happens on Yelp. Competition has hired a bunch of people to write a negative review and upvote other negative reviews. I've played the game for hours now and I'm very much enjoying the effort put into it. The only complaint I agree with is with the poor sound design regarding guns and cars, but pretty much every other argumentWhat's happening in the commentary here is the same **** that happens on Yelp. Competition has hired a bunch of people to write a negative review and upvote other negative reviews. I've played the game for hours now and I'm very much enjoying the effort put into it. The only complaint I agree with is with the poor sound design regarding guns and cars, but pretty much every other argument in the negative reviews here is just driven by hate for Ubisoft or whatever dumb reason, such as **** about the graphics, which by the way I never thought to be bad. I think it's pretty obvious - giving a rating of 0 while complaining about just one or two aspects about the game, which may not even be true, is childish.… Expand
  100. JaydogReviews
    Nov 22, 2014
    8
    Watch Dogs has in my opinion, a wonderful story line, and wonderful shooting mechanics. Chicago is masterful and almost identical to reality. The open world just adds to the experience of the game, making it even better. The only flaw, is simply that there is nothing to do in online with your friends, and that the driving mechanics are overly sensitive, and very difficult to get used to.Watch Dogs has in my opinion, a wonderful story line, and wonderful shooting mechanics. Chicago is masterful and almost identical to reality. The open world just adds to the experience of the game, making it even better. The only flaw, is simply that there is nothing to do in online with your friends, and that the driving mechanics are overly sensitive, and very difficult to get used to. All in all, worth the $60.… Expand
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  1. Softpedia
    Aug 6, 2014
    85
    Watch Dogs is a fun open world experience. However, the repetitive chases and the formulaic gameplay tend to get tedious and boring after a while. As such, you might want to enjoy the different multiplayer experiences and take frequent breaks to just roam around the city.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jul 25, 2014
    70
    It’s a bold first step on the new terrain for Ubisoft. The game is enjoyable, offers some interesting mechanics and lasts for long enough, but is bland as a whole. The characters lack personalities, the city could use more distinctness and the story is instantly forgettable. [07/2014, p.46]
  3. SpazioGames
    Jul 18, 2014
    85
    Overall, it is almost without a doubt the best platformer that has popped up on the current generation of consoles and is a bedrock on which Ubisoft could build a brand to remember.
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